Job 28:25
New International Version
When he established the force of the wind and measured out the waters,

New Living Translation
He decided how hard the winds should blow and how much rain should fall.

English Standard Version
When he gave to the wind its weight and apportioned the waters by measure,

Berean Standard Bible
When God fixed the weight of the wind and measured out the waters,

King James Bible
To make the weight for the winds; and he weigheth the waters by measure.

New King James Version
To establish a weight for the wind, And apportion the waters by measure.

New American Standard Bible
“When He imparted weight to the wind, And assessed the waters by measure,

NASB 1995
“When He imparted weight to the wind And meted out the waters by measure,

NASB 1977
“When He imparted weight to the wind, And meted out the waters by measure,

Legacy Standard Bible
When He set weight to the wind And meted out the waters by measure,

Amplified Bible
“When He gave weight and pressure to the wind And allotted the waters by measure,

Christian Standard Bible
When God fixed the weight of the wind and distributed the water by measure,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
When God fixed the weight of the wind and limited the water by measure,

American Standard Version
To make a weight for the wind: Yea, he meteth out the waters by measure.

Contemporary English Version
When God divided out the wind and the water,

English Revised Version
To make a weight for the wind; yea, he meteth out the waters by measure.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
When he gave the wind its force and measured the water [in the sea],

Good News Translation
When God gave the wind its power And determined the size of the sea;

International Standard Version
"He imparted weight to the wind; he regulated water by his measurement.

Majority Standard Bible
When God fixed the weight of the wind and measured out the waters,

NET Bible
When he made the force of the wind and measured the waters with a gauge.

New Heart English Bible
He establishes the force of the wind. Yes, he measures out the waters by measure.

Webster's Bible Translation
To make the weight for the winds; and he weigheth the waters by measure.

World English Bible
He establishes the force of the wind. Yes, he measures out the waters by measure.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
To make a weight for the wind, "" And He meted out the waters in measure.

Young's Literal Translation
To make for the wind a weight, And the waters He meted out in measure.

Smith's Literal Translation
To make the weight for the wind; and he weighed the waters by measure.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Who made a weight for the winds and weighed the waters by measure.

Catholic Public Domain Version
He created a counterweight for the winds, and he suspended the waters to measure them.

New American Bible
When he weighed out the wind, and measured out the waters;

New Revised Standard Version
When he gave to the wind its weight, and apportioned out the waters by measure;
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
For he made a weight for the wind, and meted it out by the measure.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Because he made a scale for the wind and has prepared a weight with a measure
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
When He maketh a weight for the wind, And meteth out the waters by measure.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
all that he has made; the weight of the winds, the measures of the water.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Where Can Wisdom Be Found?
24For He looks to the ends of the earth and sees everything under the heavens. 25When God fixed the weight of the wind and measured out the waters, 26when He set a limit for the rain and a path for the thunderbolt,…

Cross References
Proverbs 8:29
when He set a boundary for the sea, so that the waters would not surpass His command, when He marked out the foundations of the earth.

Isaiah 40:12
Who has measured the waters in the hollow of his hand, or marked off the heavens with the span of his hand? Who has held the dust of the earth in a basket, or weighed the mountains on a scale and the hills with a balance?

Psalm 104:25
Here is the sea, vast and wide, teeming with creatures beyond number, living things both great and small.

Jeremiah 10:13
When He thunders, the waters in the heavens roar; He causes the clouds to rise from the ends of the earth. He generates the lightning with the rain and brings forth the wind from His storehouses.

Psalm 135:7
He causes the clouds to rise from the ends of the earth. He generates the lightning with the rain and brings forth the wind from His storehouses.

Genesis 1:6-7
And God said, “Let there be an expanse between the waters, to separate the waters from the waters.” / So God made the expanse and separated the waters beneath it from the waters above. And it was so.

Genesis 8:1
But God remembered Noah and all the animals and livestock that were with him in the ark. And God sent a wind over the earth, and the waters began to subside.

Psalm 33:7
He piles up the waters of the sea; He puts the depths into storehouses.

Psalm 147:18
He sends forth His word and melts them; He unleashes His winds, and the waters flow.

Ecclesiastes 1:6
The wind blows southward, then turns northward; round and round it swirls, ever returning on its course.

Matthew 8:27
The men were amazed and asked, “What kind of man is this? Even the winds and the sea obey Him!”

Mark 4:39-41
Then Jesus got up and rebuked the wind and the sea. “Silence!” He commanded. “Be still!” And the wind died down, and it was perfectly calm. / “Why are you so afraid?” He asked. “Do you still have no faith?” / Overwhelmed with fear, they asked one another, “Who is this, that even the wind and the sea obey Him?”

Luke 8:25
“Where is your faith?” He asked. Frightened and amazed, they asked one another, “Who is this? He commands even the winds and the water, and they obey Him!”

John 3:8
The wind blows where it wishes. You hear its sound, but you do not know where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit.”

Acts 14:17
Yet He has not left Himself without testimony to His goodness: He gives you rain from heaven and fruitful seasons, filling your hearts with food and gladness.”


Treasury of Scripture

To make the weight for the winds; and he weighs the waters by measure.

To make the weight, etc.

Psalm 135:7
He causeth the vapours to ascend from the ends of the earth; he maketh lightnings for the rain; he bringeth the wind out of his treasuries.

Isaiah 40:12
Who hath measured the waters in the hollow of his hand, and meted out heaven with the span, and comprehended the dust of the earth in a measure, and weighed the mountains in scales, and the hills in a balance?

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Job 28
1. There is a knowledge of natural things
12. But wisdom is an excellent gift of God














When God fixed the weight of the wind
This phrase highlights God's sovereignty and wisdom in creation. The concept of "fixing the weight of the wind" suggests an understanding of the atmospheric conditions and the balance necessary for life on Earth. In ancient times, the wind was often seen as a mysterious and powerful force, and attributing its control to God emphasizes His omnipotence. This aligns with other biblical passages that speak of God's control over nature, such as Psalm 135:7, which mentions God bringing forth the wind from His storehouses. The idea of God setting the weight of the wind also reflects the precision and order in creation, a theme seen in Genesis 1, where God creates the world with intentionality and structure.

and measured out the waters
The imagery of God measuring the waters underscores His authority over the seas and all bodies of water. In the ancient Near Eastern context, water often symbolized chaos and disorder, yet here it is depicted as being measured and controlled by God, indicating His power to bring order out of chaos. This echoes the creation narrative in Genesis 1:6-10, where God separates the waters and establishes boundaries for the seas. The act of measuring also suggests careful planning and design, reinforcing the idea of God as the ultimate architect of the universe. Additionally, this phrase can be connected to the wisdom literature theme of God's understanding being beyond human comprehension, as seen in Proverbs 8:27-29, where wisdom is present at the creation, witnessing God setting limits for the sea.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Job
The central figure in the Book of Job, a man known for his righteousness and suffering. Job's discourse in chapter 28 reflects on the wisdom and power of God in creation.

2. God
The Creator who is depicted as having the authority and wisdom to establish the natural order, including the weight of the wind and the measurement of the waters.

3. Creation
The event and process by which God established the universe, demonstrating His wisdom and power. Job 28:25 highlights specific elements of creation, such as the wind and waters.
Teaching Points
God's Sovereignty in Creation
God’s ability to "fix the weight of the wind" and "measure out the waters" demonstrates His supreme authority over creation. This should lead us to trust in His control over the universe and our lives.

The Precision of God's Design
The specific mention of the weight of the wind and the measurement of waters highlights the precision and intentionality in God’s creation. Believers are encouraged to appreciate the intricacy of God’s work and see His hand in the details of life.

The Search for Wisdom
Job 28 as a whole is a meditation on the search for wisdom, which ultimately is found in the fear of the Lord. This verse reminds us that true wisdom acknowledges God’s order and sovereignty.

Humility Before God’s Wisdom
Recognizing God’s wisdom in creation should humble us, as we realize our limited understanding compared to His infinite knowledge and power.Verse 25. - To make the weight for the winds. God by his wisdom gives to winds their exactly fitting degree of force and violence, so that they perform the work in the world which they were intended to perform, and which would not be performed, were they either of a less or of a greater intensity. And he weigheth the waters by measure (comp. Isaiah 40:12, "Who hath measured the waters in the hollow of his hand, and meted out heaven with a span, and comprehended the dust of the earth in a measure, and weighed the mountains in scales, and the hills in a balance?"). Everything in creation is duly proportioned to every other thing. All is ordered "by weight and with care."

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
When God fixed
לַעֲשׂ֣וֹת (la·‘ă·śō·wṯ)
Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct
Strong's 6213: To do, make

the weight
מִשְׁקָ֑ל (miš·qāl)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4948: Weight, weighing

of the wind
לָר֣וּחַ (lā·rū·aḥ)
Preposition-l, Article | Noun - common singular
Strong's 7307: Wind, breath, exhalation, life, anger, unsubstantiality, a region of the sky, spirit

and measured out
בְּמִדָּֽה׃ (bə·mid·dāh)
Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 4060: Extension, height, breadth, a measure, a portion, a vestment, tribute

the waters,
וּ֝מַ֗יִם (ū·ma·yim)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 4325: Water, juice, urine, semen


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