Job 37 (KJV)

24 verses · King James Version · Formal equivalence (word-for-word)

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Job Chapter 37 contains 24 verses and is presented here in the King James Version (KJV), which uses a formal equivalence (word-for-word) approach. Read the full text below, compare with other translations, or navigate to any of the 42 chapters in Job.

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1At this also my heart trembleth, and is moved out of his place.

2Hear attentively the noise of his voice, and the sound that goeth out of his mouth. <sup>Hear: Heb. Hear in hearing</sup>

3He directeth it under the whole heaven, and his lightning unto the ends of the earth. <sup>lightning: Heb. light</sup> <sup>ends: Heb. wings</sup>

4After it a voice roareth: he thundereth with the voice of his excellency; and he will not stay them when his voice is heard.

5God thundereth marvellously with his voice; great things doeth he, which we cannot comprehend.

6For he saith to the snow, Be thou on the earth; likewise to the small rain, and to the great rain of his strength. <sup>likewise: Heb. and to the shower of rain, and to the showers of rain of his strength</sup>

7He sealeth up the hand of every man; that all men may know his work.

8Then the beasts go into dens, and remain in their places.

9Out of the south cometh the whirlwind: and cold out of the north. <sup>south: Heb. chamber</sup> <sup>north: Heb. scattering winds</sup>

10By the breath of God frost is given: and the breadth of the waters is straitened.

11Also by watering he wearieth the thick cloud: he scattereth his bright cloud: <sup>his: Heb. the cloud of his light</sup>

12And it is turned round about by his counsels: that they may do whatsoever he commandeth them upon the face of the world in the earth.

13He causeth it to come, whether for correction, or for his land, or for mercy. <sup>correction: Heb. a rod</sup>

14Hearken unto this, O Job: stand still, and consider the wondrous works of God.

15Dost thou know when God disposed them, and caused the light of his cloud to shine?

16Dost thou know the balancings of the clouds, the wondrous works of him which is perfect in knowledge?

17How thy garments are warm, when he quieteth the earth by the south wind?

18Hast thou with him spread out the sky, which is strong, and as a molten looking glass?

19Teach us what we shall say unto him; for we cannot order our speech by reason of darkness.

20Shall it be told him that I speak? if a man speak, surely he shall be swallowed up.

21And now men see not the bright light which is in the clouds: but the wind passeth, and cleanseth them.

22Fair weather cometh out of the north: with God is terrible majesty. <sup>Fair: Heb. Gold</sup>

23Touching the Almighty, we cannot find him out: he is excellent in power, and in judgment, and in plenty of justice: he will not afflict.

24Men do therefore fear him: he respecteth not any that are wise of heart.

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What is Job 37 in the KJV?

Job 37 in the King James Version (KJV) contains 24 verses. The KJV uses a formal equivalence (word-for-word) approach, first published in 1611.

How does the KJV translate Job 37 differently?

The King James Version uses formal equivalence (word-for-word), preserving the classic English of 1611. Compare this with the NIV (dynamic equivalence) version of Job 37 for a different perspective.

How many verses are in Job 37 (KJV)?

Job Chapter 37 contains 24 verses in the King James Version. The book of Job has 42 chapters total.

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