Job 36:30 nasb — "Behold, He spreads His lightning about Him, And He covers the depths of the sea.

NASB

""Behold, He spreads His lightning about Him, And He covers the depths of the sea."

— Job 36:30, NASB

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Job 36 — Context

27

"For He draws up the drops of water, They distill rain from the mist,

28

Which the clouds pour down, They drip upon man abundantly.

29

"Can anyone understand the spreading of the clouds, The thundering of His pavilion?

30

"Behold, He spreads His lightning about Him, And He covers the depths of the sea.

31

"For by these He judges peoples; He gives food in abundance.

32

"He covers His hands with the lightning, And commands it to strike the mark.

33

"Its noise declares His presence; The cattle also, concerning what is coming up.

Job 36:30 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Job 36:30 say?
Job 36:30 in the NASB reads: “"Behold, He spreads His lightning about Him, And He covers the depths of the sea.”
Where is Job 36:30 in the Bible?
Job 36:30 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 36, verse 30.
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.
What translation should I read Job 36:30 in?
Job 36:30 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?
Job 36:30 reads (NASB): “"Behold, He spreads His lightning about Him, And He covers the depths of the sea.” 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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