Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version This is the way he governs the nations and provides food in abundance. New Living Translation By these mighty acts he nourishes the people, giving them food in abundance. English Standard Version For by these he judges peoples; he gives food in abundance. Berean Standard Bible For by these He judges the nations and provides food in abundance. King James Bible For by them judgeth he the people; he giveth meat in abundance. New King James Version For by these He judges the peoples; He gives food in abundance. New American Standard Bible “For by them He judges peoples; He gives food in abundance. NASB 1995 “For by these He judges peoples; He gives food in abundance. NASB 1977 “For by these He judges peoples; He gives food in abundance. Legacy Standard Bible For by these He judges peoples; He gives food in abundance. Amplified Bible “For by these [mighty acts] He judges the peoples; He gives food in abundance. Christian Standard Bible For he judges the nations with these; he gives food in abundance. Holman Christian Standard Bible For He judges the nations with these; He gives food in abundance. American Standard Version For by these he judgeth the peoples; He giveth food in abundance. Contemporary English Version By producing such rainstorms, God rules the world and provides us with food. English Revised Version For by these he judgeth the peoples; he giveth meat in abundance. GOD'S WORD® Translation This is how he uses the rains to provide for people and to give them more than enough food. Good News Translation This is how he feeds the people and provides an abundance of food. International Standard Version He uses them to judge some people and give food to many. Majority Standard Bible For by these He judges the nations and provides food in abundance. NET Bible It is by these that he judges the nations and supplies food in abundance. New Heart English Bible For by these he judges the people. He gives food in abundance. Webster's Bible Translation For by them he judgeth the people; he giveth food in abundance. World English Bible For by these he judges the people. He gives food in abundance. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionFor He judges peoples by them, "" He gives food in abundance. Young's Literal Translation For by them He doth judge peoples, He giveth food in abundance. Smith's Literal Translation For by them he will judge the peoples; he will give food to abundance. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleFor by these he judgeth people, and giveth food to many mortals. Catholic Public Domain Version For he judges the people by these things, and he gives food to a multitude of mortals. New American Bible For by these he judges the nations, and gives food in abundance. New Revised Standard Version For by these he governs peoples; he gives food in abundance. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFor by these he judges the people; and he gives food to many. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Because by them he will judge the nations and he will give food to the many OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917For by these He judgeth the peoples; He giveth food in abundance. Brenton Septuagint Translation For by them he will judge the nations: he will give food to him that has strength. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Elihu Declares God's Justice and Power…30See how He scatters His lightning around Him and covers the depths of the sea. 31For by these He judges the nations and provides food in abundance. 32He fills His hands with lightning and commands it to strike its mark.… 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. Psalm 104:13-15 He waters the mountains from His chambers; the earth is satisfied by the fruit of His works. / He makes the grass grow for the livestock and provides crops for man to cultivate, bringing forth food from the earth: / wine that gladdens the heart of man, oil that makes his face to shine, and bread that sustains his heart. 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.” 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. Isaiah 55:10-11 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, / so My word that proceeds from My mouth will not return to Me empty, but it will accomplish what I please, and it will prosper where I send it. Jeremiah 5:24 They have not said in their hearts, ‘Let us fear the LORD our God, who gives the rains, both autumn and spring, in season, who keeps for us the appointed weeks of harvest.’ Hosea 2:21-22 “On that day I will respond—” declares the LORD—“I will respond to the heavens, and they will respond to the earth. / And the earth will respond to the grain, to the new wine and oil, and they will respond to Jezreel. 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. James 5:7-8 Be patient, then, brothers, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer awaits the precious fruit of the soil—how patient he is for the fall and spring rains. / You, too, be patient and strengthen your hearts, because the Lord’s coming is near. 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. Joel 2:23 Be glad, O children of Zion, and rejoice in the LORD your God, for He has given you the autumn rains for your vindication. He sends you showers, both autumn and spring rains, as before. 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 65:9-13 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. / You crown the year with Your bounty, and Your paths overflow with plenty. ... Isaiah 30:23 Then He will send rain for the seed that you have sown in the ground, and the food that comes from your land will be rich and plentiful. On that day your cattle will graze in open pastures. Ezekiel 34:26 I will make them and the places around My hill a blessing. I will send down showers in season—showers of blessing. Treasury of Scripture For by them judges he the people; he gives meat in abundance. by Job 37:13 He causeth it to come, whether for correction, or for his land, or for mercy. Job 38:22,23 Hast thou entered into the treasures of the snow? or hast thou seen the treasures of the hail, … Genesis 6:17 And, behold, I, even I, do bring a flood of waters upon the earth, to destroy all flesh, wherein is the breath of life, from under heaven; and every thing that is in the earth shall die. he giveth Job 38:26,27 To cause it to rain on the earth, where no man is; on the wilderness, wherein there is no man; … Psalm 65:9-13 Thou visitest the earth, and waterest it: thou greatly enrichest it with the river of God, which is full of water: thou preparest them corn, when thou hast so provided for it… Psalm 104:13-15,27,28 He watereth the hills from his chambers: the earth is satisfied with the fruit of thy works… Jump to Previous Abundance Bread Food Full Gives Judge Judges Judgeth Measure Meat Nations Peoples Provides WayJump to Next Abundance Bread Food Full Gives Judge Judges Judgeth Measure Meat Nations Peoples Provides WayJob 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 by these He judges the nations This phrase highlights God's sovereignty and justice over all nations. In the context of Job, Elihu is speaking about God's use of natural phenomena, such as rain and storms, to execute His will. This reflects the biblical theme that God is the ultimate judge of all the earth (Genesis 18:25). The idea of God judging nations is also seen in the prophetic books, such as Isaiah and Jeremiah, where God uses various means to bring about judgment on nations for their sins. This phrase underscores the belief that God's judgments are righteous and purposeful, often serving as a call to repentance. and provides food in abundance. Persons / Places / Events 1. ElihuA young man who speaks to Job and his friends, offering a perspective on God's justice and power. Elihu's speeches are intended to defend God's righteousness and challenge Job's understanding of his suffering. 2. Job A man of great faith and patience who endures severe trials and suffering. The Book of Job explores his struggle to understand his suffering and maintain his faith in God. 3. Nations Refers to the various peoples and countries of the world. In this context, it highlights God's sovereignty over all nations and His ability to judge them. 4. God's Provision The concept that God provides for His creation, ensuring that there is food and sustenance for all living beings. 5. Judgment The act of God assessing and determining the fate of nations based on their actions and righteousness. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty Over NationsGod is in control of all nations and their destinies. He judges them according to His righteousness and purposes. Divine Provision God provides abundantly for His creation. We can trust in His provision for our needs, both physical and spiritual. Understanding God's Justice God's ways are higher than ours, and His judgments are just. We may not always understand His actions, but we can trust in His perfect justice. Faith in Times of Uncertainty In times of uncertainty or when facing national or global challenges, we can have faith that God is in control and will provide for His people. Responsibility to Seek God As individuals and nations, we have a responsibility to seek God and align ourselves with His will, knowing that He is the ultimate judge.(31) For by them--i.e., these roots of the sea, these drops of water, these rain-clouds. "He judgeth peoples" by withholding them, or "giveth meat in abundance" by sending rain on the earth; or He may use them in excess, to chastise nations by inundations and the like. The change from roots of the sea to bottom of the sea in the Authorised Version has obscured the meaning of "them" in the next verse, unless, indeed, we understand it generally, by these things.Verse 31. - For by them judgeth he the people. By his clouds God works two opposite effects. On the one hand, he executes judgment upon the peoples, destroying their crops, causing widespread ruin by inundations, smiting and slaying numbers with his thunderbolts; on the other, he giveth meat in abundance, restoring to the parched earth its fertility by means of copious and refreshing showers, stimulating vegetation, and so furthering the harvest. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Forכִּי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction by these בָ֭ם (ḇām) Preposition | third person masculine plural Strong's Hebrew He judges יָדִ֣ין (yā·ḏîn) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1777: A straight course, sail direct the nations עַמִּ֑ים (‘am·mîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock and provides יִֽתֶּן־ (yit·ten-) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5414: To give, put, set food אֹ֥כֶל (’ō·ḵel) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 400: Food in abundance. לְמַכְבִּֽיר׃ (lə·maḵ·bîr) Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 4342: Abundance Links Job 36:31 NIVJob 36:31 NLT Job 36:31 ESV Job 36:31 NASB Job 36:31 KJV Job 36:31 BibleApps.com Job 36:31 Biblia Paralela Job 36:31 Chinese Bible Job 36:31 French Bible Job 36:31 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 36:31 For by these he judges the people (Jb) |