Job 37:18 nasb — "Can you, with Him, spread out the skies, Strong as a molten mirror?

NASB

""Can you, with Him, spread out the skies, Strong as a molten mirror?"

— Job 37:18, NASB

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Job 37 — Context

15

"Do you know how God establishes them, And makes the lightning of His cloud to shine?

16

"Do you know about the layers of the thick clouds, The wonders of one perfect in knowledge,

17

You whose garments are hot, When the land is still because of the south wind?

18

"Can you, with Him, spread out the skies, Strong as a molten mirror?

19

"Teach us what we shall say to Him; We cannot arrange our case because of darkness.

20

"Shall it be told Him that I would speak? Or should a man say that he would be swallowed up?

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"Now men do not see the light which is bright in the skies; But the wind has passed and cleared them.

Job 37:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 37:18 say?
Job 37:18 in the NASB reads: “"Can you, with Him, spread out the skies, Strong as a molten mirror?”
Where is Job 37:18 in the Bible?
Job 37:18 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 37, verse 18.
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 37:18.
What translation should I read Job 37:18 in?
Job 37:18 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 37:18?
Job 37:18 reads (NASB): “"Can you, with Him, spread out the skies, Strong as a molten mirror?” 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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