Job 37:16 bbe — Have you knowledge of the balancings of the clouds, the wonders of him who has all wisdom?

Bible in Basic English

"Have you knowledge of the balancings of the clouds, the wonders of him who has all wisdom?"

— Job 37:16, Bible in Basic English

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Job 37 — Context

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For a rod, or for a curse, or for mercy, causing it to come on the mark.

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Give ear to this, O Job, and keep quiet in your place; and take note of the wonders worked by God.

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Have you knowledge of God's ordering of his works, how he makes the light of his cloud to be seen?

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Have you knowledge of the balancings of the clouds, the wonders of him who has all wisdom?

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You, whose clothing is warm, when the earth is quiet because of the south wind,

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Will you, with him, make the skies smooth, and strong as a polished looking-glass?

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Make clear to me what we are to say to him; we are unable to put our cause before him, because of the dark.

Job 37:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 37:16 say?
Job 37:16 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Have you knowledge of the balancings of the clouds, the wonders of him who has all wisdom?”
Where is Job 37:16 in the Bible?
Job 37:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 37, verse 16.
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 37:16.
What translation should I read Job 37:16 in?
Job 37:16 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 37:16?
Job 37:16 reads (BBE): “Have you knowledge of the balancings of the clouds, the wonders of him who has all wisdom?” 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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