Job 37:9 nasb — "Out of the south comes the storm, And out of the north the cold.

NASB

""Out of the south comes the storm, And out of the north the cold."

— Job 37:9, NASB

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Job 37 — Context

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"For to the snow He says, 'Fall on the earth,' And to the downpour and the rain, 'Be strong.'

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"He seals the hand of every man, That all men may know His work.

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"Then the beast goes into its lair And remains in its den.

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"Out of the south comes the storm, And out of the north the cold.

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"From the breath of God ice is made, And the expanse of the waters is frozen.

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"Also with moisture He loads the thick cloud; He disperses the cloud of His lightning.

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"It changes direction, turning around by His guidance, That it may do whatever He commands it On the face of the inhabited earth.

Job 37:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 37:9 say?
Job 37:9 in the NASB reads: “"Out of the south comes the storm, And out of the north the cold.”
Where is Job 37:9 in the Bible?
Job 37:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 37, verse 9.
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 37:9.
What translation should I read Job 37:9 in?
Job 37:9 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 37:9?
Job 37:9 reads (NASB): “"Out of the south comes the storm, And out of the north the cold.” 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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