Job 37:3–4
He directeth it under the whole heaven, and his lightning unto the ends of the earth.
Hee directeth it vnder the whole heauen, and his †lightning vnto the †ends of the earth.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- †Hebrew wordingHeb. light.
- †Hebrew wordingHeb. wings of the earth.
After it a voice roareth: he thundereth with the voice of his excellency; and he will not stay them when his voice is heard.
After it a voyce roareth: he thundreth with the voice of his excellencie, and hee will not stay them when his voice is heard.
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- Matthew 24:27Rank 2 from verse 3
- Isaiah 11:12Rank 3 from verse 3
12And he shall set up an ensign for the nations, and shall assemble the outcasts of Israel, and gather together the dispersed of Judah from the four corners of the earth.
12†And he shall set vp an ensigne for the nations, and shall assemble the outcasts of Israel, and gather together the dispersed of Iudah, from the foure corners of the earth.
- Psalms 97:4Rank 4 from verse 3
- Psalms 77:13Rank 5 from verse 3
- Revelation 11:19Rank 6 from verse 3
19And the temple of God was opened in heaven, and there was seen in his temple the ark of his testament: and there were lightnings, and voices, and thunderings, and an earthquake, and great hail.
19And the Temple of God was opened in heauen, and there was seene in his Temple the Arke of his Testament, and there were lightnings, and voyces, and thundrings, and an earthquake, and great haile.
From verse 4
- Psalms 29:3–9Rank 1 from verse 4
3The voice of the Lord is upon the waters: the God of glory thundereth: the Lord is upon many waters.
4The voice of the Lord is powerful; the voice of the Lord is full of majesty.
5The voice of the Lord breaketh the cedars; yea, the Lord breaketh the cedars of Lebanon.
6He maketh them also to skip like a calf; Lebanon and Sirion like a young unicorn.
7The voice of the Lord divideth the flames of fire.
8The voice of the Lord shaketh the wilderness; the Lord shaketh the wilderness of Kadesh.
9The voice of the Lord maketh the hinds to calve, and discovereth the forests: and in his temple doth every one speak of his glory.
3‖The voice of the LORD is vpon the waters: the God of glory thundreth, the LORD is vpon many waters.
4††The voice of the LORD is powerfull; the voyce of the LORD is full of Maiestie.
5The voyce of the LORD breaketh the Cedars: yea, the LORD breaketh the Cedars of Lebanon.
6*He maketh them also to skip like a calfe: Lebanon, and Sirion like a yong Unicorne.
7†The voyce of the LORD diuideth the flames of fire.
8‖The voyce of the LORD shaketh the wildernes: the LORD shaketh the wildernesse of Kadesh.
9‖The voice of the LORD maketh the hindes to calue, and discouereth the forrests: and in his Temple doeth euery one speake of his glory.
- Psalms 68:33Rank 2 from verse 4
- Deuteronomy 33:26Rank 3 from verse 4
- Exodus 15:7–8Rank 4 from verse 4
7And in the greatness of thine excellency thou hast overthrown them that rose up against thee: thou sentest forth thy wrath, which consumed them as stubble.
8And with the blast of thy nostrils the waters were gathered together, the floods stood upright as an heap, and the depths were congealed in the heart of the sea.
7And in the greatnesse of thine excellencie thou hast ouerthrowen them, that rose vp against thee: thou sentest forth thy wrath, which consumed them as stubble.
8And with the blast of thy nostrils the waters were gathered together: the floods stood vpright as an heape, and the depths were congealed in the heart of the Sea.
- Job 36:27–33Rank 5 from verse 4
27For he maketh small the drops of water: they pour down rain according to the vapour thereof:
28Which the clouds do drop and distil upon man abundantly.
29Also can any understand the spreadings of the clouds, or the noise of his tabernacle?
30Behold, he spreadeth his light upon it, and covereth the bottom of the sea.
31For by them judgeth he the people; he giveth meat in abundance.
32With clouds he covereth the light; and commandeth it not to shine by the cloud that cometh betwixt.
33The noise thereof sheweth concerning it, the cattle also concerning the vapour.
27For hee maketh small the drops of water: they powre downe raine according to the vapour thereof:
28Which the clouds doe drop, and distill vpon man aboundantly.
29Also can any vnderstand the spreadings of the clouds, or the noise of his tabernacle?
30Behold, he spreadeth his light vpon it, and couereth †the bottome of the sea.
31For by them iudgeth he the people, he giueth meate in abundance.
32With clouds he couereth the light, and commaundeth it not to shine, by the cloud that commeth betwixt.
33The noise thereof sheweth concerning it, the cattel also concerning †the Uapour.
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Job 37:3
Third-person singular present form of direct. Sense 1: To guide, order, or point. Sense 2: To instruct or teach.
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1. Entire or complete. 2. Sound or restored to health.
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Sense 1: The firmament or expanse above the earth, including the sky and the region of the sun, moon, stars, clouds, rain, and flying creatures. Sense 2: The realm above spoken of as God's throne and dwelling place, and as the place of angels, heavenly beings, and the righteous. Sense 3: By metonymy, God, heavenly authority or source, or those who dwell there.
Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
A sudden bright flash of light in the sky during a storm.
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Sense 1: Extremities, boundaries, conclusions, purposes, or results. Sense 2: Ceases or brings to a close.
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Sense 1: The world in distinction from heaven. Sense 2: Dry land, ground, soil, or dust. Sense 3: A land, region, or its inhabitants.
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Job 37:4
1. Later than or following in time or order. 2. Behind. 3. In pursuit of.
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excellency
Surpassing greatness, dignity, superiority, or an eminent and highly valued quality.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
1. To remain, wait, stop, or delay; as a noun, a halt or standstill. 2. To support, sustain, rely, or rest upon. 3. To restrain or hold back. 4. As a noun, a support, prop, defence, person, or provision depended upon.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893
Sense 1: Perceived by the ear. Sense 2: Received or learned by report. Sense 3: Listened to, regarded, or heeded. Sense 4: Favourably attended to.
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2Hear attentively the noise of his voice, and the sound that goeth out of his mouth.
2†Heare attentiuely the noise of his voice, and the sound that goeth out of his mouth.
3He directeth it under the whole heaven, and his lightning unto the ends of the earth.
3Hee directeth it vnder the whole heauen, and his †lightning vnto the †ends of the earth.
Selected passage4After it a voice roareth: he thundereth with the voice of his excellency; and he will not stay them when his voice is heard.
4After it a voyce roareth: he thundreth with the voice of his excellencie, and hee will not stay them when his voice is heard.
Selected passage5God thundereth marvellously with his voice; great things doeth he, which we cannot comprehend.
5God thundereth maruellously with his voice: great things doth hee, which we cannot comprehend.