Job 37:3
He unleashes it under the whole sky, and His lightning to the edges of the earth.
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Other Translations
King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)
He directeth it under the whole heaven, and his lightning unto the ends of the earth.
KJV1611 – Modern English
He directs it under the whole heaven, and his lightning to the ends of the earth.
King James Version 1611 (Original)
He directeth it under the whole heaven, and his lightning unto the ends of the earth.
American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers
He sendeth{H3474} it{H8281} forth under the whole heaven,{H8064} And his lightning{H216} unto the ends{H3671} of the earth.{H776}
King James Version with Strong's Numbers
He directeth{H3474}{(H8765)} it{H8281}{(H8799)} under the whole heaven{H8064}, and his lightning{H216} unto the ends{H3671} of the earth{H776}.
Coverdale Bible (1535)
He gouerneth euery thinge vnder the heauen, and his light reacheth vnto the ende of the worlde.
Geneva Bible (1560)
He directeth it vnder the whole heauen, and his light vnto the endes of the world.
Bishops' Bible (1568)
He directeth it vnder the whole heauen, and his light vnto the endes of the worlde.
Authorized King James Version (1611)
He directeth it under the whole heaven, and his lightning unto the ends of the earth.
Webster's Bible (1833)
He sends it forth under the whole sky, And his lightning to the ends of the earth.
Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)
Under the whole heavens He directeth it, And its light `is' over the skirts of the earth.
American Standard Version (1901)
He sendeth it forth under the whole heaven, And his lightening unto the ends of the earth.
American Standard Version (1901)
He sendeth it forth under the whole heaven, And his lightning unto the ends of the earth.
Bible in Basic English (1941)
He sends it out through all the heaven, and his thunder-flame to the ends of the earth.
World English Bible (2000)
He sends it forth under the whole sky, and his lightning to the ends of the earth.
NET Bible® (New English Translation)
Under the whole heaven he lets it go, even his lightning to the far corners of the earth.
Referenced Verses
- Job 38:13 : 13 that it might take hold of the edges of the earth and shake the wicked out of it?
- Isa 11:12 : 12 He will raise a banner for the nations and gather the outcasts of Israel. He will assemble the scattered people of Judah from the four corners of the earth.
- Matt 24:27 : 27 For as lightning that comes from the east is visible even in the west, so will be the coming of the Son of Man.
- Rev 11:19 : 19 Then God’s temple in heaven was opened, and within His temple was seen the ark of His covenant. And there came flashes of lightning, rumblings, peals of thunder, an earthquake, and a severe hailstorm.
- Ps 77:13 : 13 I will meditate on all Your work and reflect on Your mighty deeds.
- Ps 97:4 : 4 His lightnings light up the world; the earth sees and trembles.
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4 After it, His voice roars; He thunders with His majestic voice, and He does not hold them back when His voice is heard.
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- Job 37:11-133 verses80%
11 Even with moisture, He loads the thick clouds and scatters His lightning from them.
12 They turn and shift by His guidance, to carry out all that He commands across the surface of the earth.
13 Whether for correction, or for His land, or for His mercy, He causes it to happen.
- Ps 135:6-72 verses80%
6 The LORD does whatever pleases Him in the heavens and on the earth, in the seas and all the depths.
7 He brings up clouds from the ends of the earth; He makes lightning for the rain and brings out the wind from His storehouses.
- Ps 97:3-42 verses80%
3 Fire goes before Him and burns up His adversaries all around.
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- Jer 10:12-132 verses79%
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- Jer 51:15-162 verses79%
15 He made the earth by His power, established the world by His wisdom, and stretched out the heavens by His understanding.
16 When He utters His voice, there is a tumult of waters in the heavens, and He causes the clouds to rise from the ends of the earth. He makes lightning for the rain and brings forth wind from His storehouses.
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2 Listen closely to the rumbling of His voice and the sound that comes from His mouth.
- Ps 77:17-182 verses78%
17 The waters saw You, O God; the waters saw You and trembled; even the depths were shaken.
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26 when He made a decree for the rain and a path for the thunderbolt,
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24 For He looks to the ends of the earth and sees everything under the heavens.
- Job 38:24-252 verses77%
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25 Who cuts a channel for the torrents of rain and a path for the thunderstorm,
- Job 36:29-302 verses76%
29 Moreover, can anyone understand the expanse of the clouds, or the thunderings of His pavilion?
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- Job 38:33-353 verses76%
33 Do you know the laws of the heavens? Can you set up their dominion over the earth?
34 Can you raise your voice to the clouds and cover yourself with a flood of water?
35 Can you send forth lightning bolts and have them go? Do they report to you, 'Here we are'?
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15 He sends His command to the earth; His word runs swiftly.
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15 Do you know how God orders them and how He causes the lightning of His clouds to shine?
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14 The LORD thundered from the heavens; the Most High gave his voice.
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13 Out of the brightness of His presence, His clouds advanced, with hailstones and burning coals of fire.
14 The LORD thundered from the heavens; the Most High uttered His voice, with hailstones and burning coals.
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22 From the north comes golden splendor; around God is awesome majesty.
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4 There is no speech; there are no words; their voice is not heard.
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18 He sends out His word and melts them; He makes His wind blow, and the waters flow.
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25 For He spoke and raised up a stormy wind, which lifted the waves of the sea.
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14 From His dwelling place, He watches all who live on the earth.
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3 Is there any number to His armies? Upon whom does His light not rise?