New International Version The breath of God produces ice, and the broad waters become frozen. New Living Translation God’s breath sends the ice, freezing wide expanses of water. English Standard Version By the breath of God ice is given, and the broad waters are frozen fast. Berean Standard Bible By the breath of God the ice is formed and the watery expanses are frozen. Berean Literal Bible From the breath of God, ice is given, and the breadth of the waters is in constraint. King James Bible By the breath of God frost is given: and the breadth of the waters is straitened. New King James Version By the breath of God ice is given, And the broad waters are frozen. New American Standard Bible “From the breath of God ice is made, And the expanse of the waters is frozen. NASB 1995 “From the breath of God ice is made, And the expanse of the waters is frozen. NASB 1977 “From the breath of God ice is made, And the expanse of the waters is frozen. Legacy Standard Bible From the breath of God ice is made, And the expanse of the waters is frozen. Amplified Bible “Ice is made by the breath of God, And the expanse of the waters is frozen. Berean Annotated Bible By the breath of God the ice is formed and the watery expanses are frozen. Christian Standard Bible Ice is formed by the breath of God, and watery expanses are frozen. Holman Christian Standard Bible Ice is formed by the breath of God, and watery expanses are frozen. American Standard Version By the breath of God ice is given; And the breadth of the waters is straitened. Contemporary English Version and the breath of God freezes streams and rivers. English Revised Version By the breath of God ice is given: and the breadth of the waters is straitened. GOD'S WORD® Translation God's breath produces ice, and the seas freeze over. Good News Translation The breath of God freezes the waters, and turns them to solid ice. International Standard Version From the breath of God ice is produced, and a wide body of water is frozen. NET Bible The breath of God produces ice, and the breadth of the waters freeze solid. New Heart English Bible By the breath of God, ice is given, and the breadth of the waters is frozen. Webster's Bible Translation By the breath of God frost is given: and the breadth of the waters is straitened. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleBy the breath of God the ice is formed and the watery expanses are frozen. World English Bible By the breath of God, ice is given, and the width of the waters is frozen. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionFrom the breath of God is frost given, "" And the breadth of waters is constricted, Berean Literal Bible From the breath of God, ice is given, and the breadth of the waters is in constraint. Young's Literal Translation From the breath of God is frost given, And the breadth of waters is straitened, Smith's Literal Translation From the breath of God ice will be given, and the breadth of the waters in being straitened. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleWhen God bloweth there cometh frost, and again the waters are poured out abundantly. Catholic Public Domain Version As God breathes out, frost forms, and the waters are poured forth very widely again. New American Bible With his breath God brings the frost, and the broad waters congeal. New Revised Standard Version By the breath of God ice is given, and the broad waters are frozen fast. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBy the breath of God ice is given; and he causes abundant water to pour down. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And from the breath of God will be given ice crystal, and a multitude of waters going down OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917By the breath of God ice is given, And the breadth of the waters is straitened. Brenton Septuagint Translation And from the breath of the Mighty One he will send frost; and he guides the water in whatever way he pleases. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Elihu Proclaims God's Majesty…9The tempest comes from its chamber, and the cold from the driving north winds. 10By the breath of God the ice is formed and the watery expanses are frozen. 11He loads the clouds with moisture; He scatters His lightning through them.… Cross References By the breath of God Psalm 33:6 By the word of the LORD the heavens were made, and all the stars by the breath of His mouth. Job 33:4 The Spirit of God has made me, and the breath of the Almighty gives me life. Psalm 104:30 When You send Your Spirit, they are created, and You renew the face of the earth. the ice is formed Job 38:29 From whose womb does the ice emerge? Who gives birth to the frost from heaven, Psalm 147:17 He casts forth His hail like pebbles. Who can withstand His icy blast? Psalm 147:16 He spreads the snow like wool; He scatters the frost like ashes; and the watery expanses are frozen. Job 38:30 when the waters become hard as stone and the surface of the deep is frozen? Exodus 15:8 At the blast of Your nostrils the waters piled up; like a wall the currents stood firm; the depths congealed in the heart of the sea. Isaiah 40:7 The grass withers and the flowers fall when the breath of the LORD blows on them; indeed, the people are grass. Genesis 8:22 As long as the earth endures, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, day and night shall never cease.” 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 148:8 lightning and hail, snow and clouds, powerful wind fulfilling His word, 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. Amos 4:7 “I also withheld the rain from you when the harvest was three months away. I sent rain on one city but withheld it from another. One field received rain; another without rain withered. Psalm 104:32 He looks on the earth, and it trembles; He touches the mountains, and they smolder. Isaiah 44:27 who says to the depths of the sea, ‘Be dry, and I will dry up your currents,’ Treasury of Scripture By the breath of God frost is given: and the breadth of the waters is straitened. Job 38:29,30 Out of whose womb came the ice? and the hoary frost of heaven, who hath gendered it? … Psalm 78:47 He destroyed their vines with hail, and their sycomore trees with frost. Psalm 147:16-18 He giveth snow like wool: he scattereth the hoarfrost like ashes… Jump to Previous Breadth Breath Broad Expanse Fast Frost Frozen Ice Produces Shut Straitened Waters WideJump to Next Breadth Breath Broad Expanse Fast Frost Frozen Ice Produces Shut Straitened Waters WideJob 37 1. God is to be feared because of his great works15. His wisdom is unsearchable in them By the breath of God God’s sovereign power governs the created order. The same God who gave life to man also commands the forces of weather and season. Psa 33:6 By the word of the LORD the heavens were made… the ice is formed In a land known largely for heat and dryness, ice testified to conditions no human could produce or control. Its appearance showed that cold, frost, and winter were under God’s direction. Job 38:29 From whose womb does the ice emerge? Who gives birth?… and the watery expanses are frozen. Waters that move freely and often appear untamable become fixed at God’s command. He restrains the seas, clouds, and rivers, bringing order to all that He has made. Job 38:30 when the waters become hard as stone and the surface… Persons / Places / Events 1. JobA man of great faith and patience, Job is the central figure in the Book of Job. He undergoes severe trials and suffering, which lead to profound discussions about God's nature and human suffering. 2. Elihu A young man who speaks to Job and his friends in chapters 32-37. Elihu offers a perspective on God's majesty and justice, emphasizing God's power and wisdom in creation. 3. God's Creation The verse highlights God's control over nature, specifically the formation of ice and the freezing of waters, demonstrating His sovereignty over the natural world. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty in NatureGod's control over the elements reminds us of His ultimate authority and power. Just as He forms ice with His breath, He governs all aspects of creation. The Majesty of God The imagery of ice and frozen waters points to the majesty and awe-inspiring nature of God. Reflecting on His creation can lead us to worship and reverence. Trust in God's Control Understanding that God controls even the smallest details of nature can encourage us to trust Him with the details of our lives, knowing He is capable and caring. The Power of God's Word Just as God's breath forms ice, His word is powerful and effective. We can rely on His promises and commands, knowing they will accomplish His purposes. Reflection on God's Creation Observing the natural world can deepen our appreciation for God's creativity and power, leading us to praise Him for His handiwork. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Job 37:10?2. How does Job 37:10 illustrate God's power over nature and creation? 3. What can we learn about God's sovereignty from "the breath of God"? 4. How does Job 37:10 connect to Genesis 1:1 regarding creation? 5. How can acknowledging God's control in Job 37:10 strengthen our faith daily? 6. In what ways can Job 37:10 inspire trust in God's plans for us? 7. How does Job 37:10 illustrate God's control over nature and the elements? 8. What does Job 37:10 reveal about God's power in the natural world? 9. How does the imagery in Job 37:10 enhance our understanding of divine sovereignty? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Job 37? (10) The breadth of the waters is straitened.--Firm, like a molten mass.Verse 10. - By the breath of God frost is given (comp. Psalm 147:16-18). "The breath of God," which is a metaphor for the will of God, causes alike both frost and thaw. And the breadth of the waters is straitened; or, congealed. A broad expanse of water is suddenly turned by frost into a stiff and solid mass. Job 37:10 is Elihu’s vivid snapshot of God’s sovereign rule: with a mere breath, He creates, orders, and restrains nature—from icy crystals to expansive seas. Each phrase invites us to trust that the One who freezes oceans with a word is fully able to govern the storms of our own lives. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew By the breathמִנִּשְׁמַת־ (min·niš·maṯ-) Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 5397: A puff, wind, angry, vital breath, divine inspiration, intellect, an animal of God אֵ֥ל (’êl) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 410: Strength -- as adjective, mighty, the Almighty the ice קָ֑רַח (qā·raḥ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7140: Ice, hail, rock crystal is formed יִתֶּן־ (yit·ten-) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5414: To give, put, set and the watery מַ֣יִם (ma·yim) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 4325: Water, juice, urine, semen expanses וְרֹ֖חַב (wə·rō·ḥaḇ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 7341: Breadth, width are frozen. בְּמוּצָֽק׃ (bə·mū·ṣāq) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4164: Narrowness, distress Additonal Resources Job 37:10 Blue Letter BibleJob 37:10 Bible Gateway Job 37:10 Bible.com Job 37:10 NIV |
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