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Job 37:3 net — Under the whole heaven he lets it go, even his lightning to the far corners of the earth.

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"Under the whole heaven he lets it go, even his lightning to the far corners of the earth."

— Job 37:3, NET Bible

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Job 37 — Context

1

At this also my heart pounds and leaps from its place.

2

Listen carefully to the thunder of his voice, to the rumbling that proceeds from his mouth.

3

Under the whole heaven he lets it go, even his lightning to the far corners of the earth.

4

After that a voice roars; he thunders with an exalted voice, and he does not hold back his lightning bolts when his voice is heard.

5

God thunders with his voice in marvelous ways; he does great things beyond our understanding.

6

For to the snow he says,‘Fall to earth,’ and to the torrential rains,‘Pour down.’

Job 37:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 37:3 say?
Job 37:3 in the NET Bible reads: “Under the whole heaven he lets it go, even his lightning to the far corners of the earth.”
Where is Job 37:3 in the Bible?
Job 37:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 37, verse 3.
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 37:3.
What translation should I read Job 37:3 in?
Job 37:3 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 37:3?
Job 37:3 reads (NET): “Under the whole heaven he lets it go, even his lightning to the far corners of the earth.” 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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