Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “He draws up the drops of water, which distill as rain to the streams; New Living Translation He draws up the water vapor and then distills it into rain. English Standard Version For he draws up the drops of water; they distill his mist in rain, Berean Standard Bible For He draws up drops of water which distill the rain from the mist, King James Bible For he maketh small the drops of water: they pour down rain according to the vapour thereof: New King James Version For He draws up drops of water, Which distill as rain from the mist, New American Standard Bible “For He draws up the drops of water; They distill rain from its celestial stream, NASB 1995 “For He draws up the drops of water, They distill rain from the mist, NASB 1977 “For He draws up the drops of water, They distill rain from the mist, Legacy Standard Bible For He draws up the drops of water, They distill rain for His stream, Amplified Bible “For He draws up the drops of water, They distill rain from the mist, Christian Standard Bible For he makes waterdrops evaporate; they distill the rain into its mist, Holman Christian Standard Bible For He makes waterdrops evaporate; they distill the rain into its mist, American Standard Version For he draweth up the drops of water, Which distil in rain from his vapor, Contemporary English Version God gathers moisture into the clouds English Revised Version For he draweth up the drops of water, which distil in rain from his vapour: GOD'S WORD® Translation He collects drops of water. He distills rain from his mist, Good News Translation It is God who takes water from the earth and turns it into drops of rain. International Standard Version He draws up drops of water, distilling it to rain and mist. Majority Standard Bible For He draws up drops of water which distill the rain from the mist, NET Bible He draws up drops of water; they distill the rain into its mist, New Heart English Bible For he draws up the drops of water, which distill in rain from his vapor, Webster's Bible Translation For he maketh small the drops of water: they pour down rain according to the vapor of it. World English Bible For he draws up the drops of water, which distill in rain from his vapor, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionWhen He diminishes droppings of the waters, "" They refine rain according to its vapor, Young's Literal Translation When He doth diminish droppings of the waters, They refine rain according to its vapour, Smith's Literal Translation For he will withhold the drops of water: they will pour out rain for its vapor. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleHe lifteth up the drops of rain, and poureth out showers like floods : Catholic Public Domain Version He carries away the drops of rain, and he sends forth showers like a raging whirlpool; New American Bible He holds in check the waterdrops that filter in rain from his flood, New Revised Standard Version For he draws up the drops of water; he distills his mist in rain, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFor if we should number the pillars of the heaven, and bind the drops of rain by themselves, which the skies do drop in their season; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated If he will number the pillars of Heaven and will bind the drops of rain by himself OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917For He draweth away the drops of water, Which distil rain from His vapour; Brenton Septuagint Translation And the drops of rain are numbered by him, and shall be poured out in rain to form a cloud. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Elihu Declares God's Justice and Power…26Indeed, God is great—beyond our knowledge; the number of His years is unsearchable. 27For He draws up drops of water which distill the rain from the mist, 28which the clouds pour out and shower abundantly on mankind.… Cross References Psalm 147:8 who covers the sky with clouds, who prepares rain for the earth, who makes grass to grow on the hills. Ecclesiastes 1:7 All the rivers flow into the sea, yet the sea is never full; to the place from which the streams come, there again they flow. Isaiah 55:10 For just as rain and snow fall from heaven and do not return without watering the earth, making it bud and sprout, and providing seed to sow and food to eat, 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. Amos 9:6 He builds His upper rooms in the heavens and founds His vault upon the earth. He summons the waters of the sea and pours them over the face of the earth. The LORD is His name. Genesis 2:6 But springs welled up from the earth and watered the whole surface of the ground. Deuteronomy 11:14 then I will provide rain for your land in season, the autumn and spring rains, that you may gather your grain, new wine, and oil. 1 Kings 18:41-45 And Elijah said to Ahab, “Go up, eat and drink, for there is the sound of a heavy rain.” / So Ahab went up to eat and drink. But Elijah climbed to the summit of Carmel, bent down on the ground, and put his face between his knees. / “Go and look toward the sea,” he said to his servant. So the servant went and looked, and he said, “There is nothing there.” Seven times Elijah said, “Go back.” ... Psalm 65:9-10 You attend to the earth and water it; with abundance You enrich it. The streams of God are full of water, for You prepare our grain by providing for the earth. / You soak its furrows and level its ridges; You soften it with showers and bless its growth. Psalm 104:13 He waters the mountains from His chambers; the earth is satisfied by the fruit of His works. Proverbs 3:20 By His knowledge the watery depths were broken open, and the clouds dripped with dew. Isaiah 5:6 I will make it a wasteland, neither pruned nor cultivated, and thorns and briers will grow up. I will command the clouds that rain shall not fall on it.” Zechariah 10:1 Ask the LORD for rain in springtime; the LORD makes the storm clouds, and He will give everyone showers of rain and crops in the field. Matthew 5:45 that you may be sons of your Father in heaven. He causes His sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. 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 For he makes small the drops of water: they pour down rain according to the vapor thereof: he Job 5:9 Which doeth great things and unsearchable; marvellous things without number: Job 38:25-28,34 Who hath divided a watercourse for the overflowing of waters, or a way for the lightning of thunder; … Genesis 2:5,6 And every plant of the field before it was in the earth, and every herb of the field before it grew: for the LORD God had not caused it to rain upon the earth, and there was not a man to till the ground… the vapour Job 36:33 The noise thereof sheweth concerning it, the cattle also concerning the vapour. Psalm 148:8 Fire, and hail; snow, and vapour; stormy wind fulfilling his word: Jump to Previous Diminish Distil Distill Draweth Draws Droppings Drops Formeth Maketh Mist Pour Rain Refine Sea Sends Small Streams Thereof Vapor Vapour Water WatersJump to Next Diminish Distil Distill Draweth Draws Droppings Drops Formeth Maketh Mist Pour Rain Refine Sea Sends Small Streams Thereof Vapor Vapour Water WatersJob 36 1. Elihu shows how God is just in his ways16. How Job's sins hinder God's blessings 24. God's works are to be magnified For He draws up drops of water This phrase highlights God's sovereignty and control over nature. The process of drawing up water can be seen as a reference to the water cycle, which is a natural phenomenon that God orchestrates. In biblical times, understanding of such processes was limited, yet the text acknowledges God's hand in creation. This aligns with Genesis 1:7, where God separates the waters, demonstrating His authority over the elements. The imagery of God drawing up water also reflects His provision and care for the earth, as seen in Psalm 104:13, where He waters the mountains from His upper chambers. which distill the rain from the mist Persons / Places / Events 1. ElihuA young man who speaks to Job and his friends, offering a perspective on God's justice and majesty. Elihu is the speaker in this passage. 2. Job A righteous man who suffers greatly and seeks understanding of his suffering. 3. God The Creator, whose wisdom and power are being described by Elihu in this passage. 4. Rain A natural phenomenon used by Elihu to illustrate God's control and providence over creation. 5. Mist Represents the process of evaporation and condensation, highlighting God's intricate design in nature. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty in NatureRecognize that God is in control of all natural processes, including the water cycle. This should lead to trust in His provision and care. The Majesty of Creation Reflect on the complexity and beauty of creation as a testament to God's wisdom and power. This should inspire worship and awe. Dependence on God Just as the earth depends on rain, we depend on God for spiritual and physical sustenance. Cultivate a heart of gratitude and reliance on Him. God's Provision Understand that God provides for all His creation, and this should encourage us to trust Him in times of need. The Mystery of God's Ways Acknowledge that God's ways are often beyond our understanding, yet they are always purposeful and good.(27) The drops of water.--The origin and first beginnings of the tempest are described. "He maketh small," or draweth up by exhalation. "They pour down rain," or "they distil in rain from His vapour," or "belonging to the vapour thereof." The rain is first absorbed, and then distilled and poured down.Verse 27. - For he maketh small the drops of water; rather, he drawth up the drops of water; i.e. by the heat of his sun he causes exhalations to arise from the sea and the moist earth, and draws them up into the higher regions of the atmosphere, where they are condensed into clouds, that hang suspended in the air. They pour down rain according to the vapour thereof; literally, they flow down as rain for his mist. The water collected in the clouds flows down in the shape of rain for the purpose of watering the earth (see Genesis 2:6, where the same word (אד) occurs). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Forכִּ֭י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction He draws up יְגָרַ֣ע (yə·ḡā·ra‘) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1639: To scrape off, to shave, remove, lessen, withhold drops נִטְפֵי־ (niṭ·p̄ê-) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 5198: A drop, an aromatic gum of water מָ֑יִם (mā·yim) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 4325: Water, juice, urine, semen which distill יָזֹ֖קּוּ (yā·zōq·qū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 2212: To strain, extract, clarify the rain מָטָ֣ר (mā·ṭār) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4306: Rain from the mist, לְאֵדֽוֹ׃ (lə·’ê·ḏōw) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 108: A mist Links Job 36:27 NIVJob 36:27 NLT Job 36:27 ESV Job 36:27 NASB Job 36:27 KJV Job 36:27 BibleApps.com Job 36:27 Biblia Paralela Job 36:27 Chinese Bible Job 36:27 French Bible Job 36:27 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 36:27 For he draws up the drops (Jb) |
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