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Job 36:30-1953 kjv — Behold, he spreadeth his light upon it, and covereth the bottom of the sea. For by them judgeth he the people; he givet…

King James Version

30

Behold, he spreadeth his light upon it, and covereth the bottom of the sea.

31

For by them judgeth he the people; he giveth meat in abundance.

32

With clouds he covereth the light; and commandeth it not to shine by the cloud that cometh betwixt.

33

The noise thereof sheweth concerning it, the cattle also concerning the vapour.

— Job 36:30-1953, King James Version

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Job 36:30-1953 in Other Translations

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  • ASV

    “Behold, he spreadeth his light around him; And he covereth the bottom of the sea. For by these he judgeth the peoples; He giveth food in abundance. He covereth his hands with the lightning, And giveth it a charge that it strike the mark. The noise thereof telleth concerning him, The cattle also concerningthe stormthat cometh up. ”

  • WEB

    “Behold, he spreads his light around him. He covers the bottom of the sea. For by these he judges the people. He gives food in abundance. He covers his hands with the lightning, and commands it to strike the mark. Its noise tells about him, and the livestock also concerning the storm that comes up.”

  • NET

    “See how he scattered his lightning about him; he has covered the depths of the sea. It is by these that he judges the nations and supplies food in abundance. With his hands he covers the lightning, and directs it against its target. His thunder announces the coming storm, the cattle also, concerning the storm’s approach.”

  • DRB

    “And lighten with his light from above, he shall cover also the ends of the sea. For by these he judgeth people, and giveth food to many mortals. In his hands he hideth the light, and commandeth it to come again. He sheweth his friend concerning it, that it is his possession, and that he may come up to it. ”

  • BBE

    “See, he is stretching out his mist, covering the tops of the mountains with it. For by these he gives food to the peoples, and bread in full measure. He takes the light in his hands, sending it against the mark. The thunder makes clear his passion, and the storm gives news of his wrath.”

  • KJVA

    “Behold, he spreadeth his light upon it, and covereth the bottom of the sea. For by them judgeth he the people; he giveth meat in abundance. With clouds he covereth the light; and commandeth it not to shine by the cloud that cometh betwixt. The noise thereof sheweth concerning it, the cattle also concerning the vapour. ”

Job 36 — Context

27

For he maketh small the drops of water: they pour down rain according to the vapour thereof:

28

Which the clouds do drop and distil upon man abundantly.

29

Also can any understand the spreadings of the clouds, or the noise of his tabernacle?

30

Behold, he spreadeth his light upon it, and covereth the bottom of the sea.

31

For by them judgeth he the people; he giveth meat in abundance.

32

With clouds he covereth the light; and commandeth it not to shine by the cloud that cometh betwixt.

33

The noise thereof sheweth concerning it, the cattle also concerning the vapour.

Job 36:30-1953 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 36:30-1953 say?
Job 36:30-1953 in the King James Version reads: “Behold, he spreadeth his light upon it, and covereth the bottom of the sea. For by them judgeth he the people; he giveth meat in abundance. With clouds he covereth the light; and commandeth it not to shine by the cloud that cometh betwixt. The noise thereof sheweth concerning it, the cattle also concerning the vapour. ”
Where is Job 36:30-1953 in the Bible?
Job 36:30-1953 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 36, verses 30–1953.
Who wrote Job?
Job is traditionally attributed to Anonymous; among the oldest books of the Bible. It was written Unknown; possibly c. 2000–1800 BC, with composition c. 1400–500 BC.
What is the book of Job about?
Job is the ancient story of a righteous man stripped of everything he has, and the four friends who try and fail to explain his suffering. When God finally speaks, he does not answer the "why" — he reveals himself, and Job worships from a place deeper than his pain.
What are the major themes of Job?
Job explores themes including Suffering, Sovereignty, Faith Under Trial, Wisdom, God's Majesty. These themes shape the meaning and context of Job 36:30-1953.
What translation should I read Job 36:30-1953 in?
Job 36:30-1953 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Job 36:30-1953?
Job 36:30-1953 reads (KJV): “Behold, he spreadeth his light upon it, and covereth the bottom of the sea. For by them judgeth he the people; he giveth meat in abundance. With clouds he covereth the light; and commandeth it not to shine by the cloud that cometh betwixt. The noise thereof sheweth concerning it, the cattle also concerning the vapour. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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