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Job 37:5 web — God thunders marvelously with his voice. He does great things, which we can't comprehend.

World English Bible

"God thunders marvelously with his voice. He does great things, which we can't comprehend."

— Job 37:5, World English Bible

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Job 37 — Context

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Hear, oh, hear the noise of his voice, the sound that goes out of his mouth.

3

He sends it forth under the whole sky, and his lightning to the ends of the earth.

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After it a voice roars. He thunders with the voice of his majesty. He doesn't hold back anything when his voice is heard.

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God thunders marvelously with his voice. He does great things, which we can't comprehend.

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For he says to the snow, 'Fall on the earth;' likewise to the shower of rain, and to the showers of his mighty rain.

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He seals up the hand of every man, that all men whom he has made may know it.

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Then the animals take cover, and remain in their dens.

Job 37:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 37:5 say?
Job 37:5 in the World English Bible reads: “God thunders marvelously with his voice. He does great things, which we can't comprehend.”
Where is Job 37:5 in the Bible?
Job 37:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 37, verse 5.
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 37:5.
What translation should I read Job 37:5 in?
Job 37:5 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 37:5?
Job 37:5 reads (WEB): “God thunders marvelously with his voice. He does great things, which we can't comprehend.” 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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