Job 38:28 bbe — Has the rain a father? or who gave birth to the drops of night mist?

Bible in Basic English

"Has the rain a father? or who gave birth to the drops of night mist?"

— Job 38:28, Bible in Basic English

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Job 38 — Context

25

By whom has the way been cut for the flowing of the rain, and the flaming of the thunder;

26

Causing rain to come on a land where no man is living, on the waste land which has no people;

27

To give water to the land where there is waste and destruction, and to make the dry land green with young grass?

28

Has the rain a father? or who gave birth to the drops of night mist?

29

Out of whose body came the ice? and who gave birth to the cold mist of heaven?

30

The waters are joined together, hard as a stone, and the face of the deep is covered.

31

Are the bands of the Pleiades fixed by you, or are the cords of Orion made loose?

Job 38:28 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 38:28 say?
Job 38:28 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Has the rain a father? or who gave birth to the drops of night mist?”
Where is Job 38:28 in the Bible?
Job 38:28 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 38, verse 28.
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 38:28.
What translation should I read Job 38:28 in?
Job 38:28 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 38:28?
Job 38:28 reads (BBE): “Has the rain a father? or who gave birth to the drops of night mist?” 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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