Job 38:9 cpdv — when I stationed a cloud as its garment and wrapped it in a mist as if swaddling an infant?

Catholic Public Domain Version

"when I stationed a cloud as its garment and wrapped it in a mist as if swaddling an infant?"

— Job 38:9, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Job 38 — Context

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Upon what have its bases been grounded, and who set forth its cornerstone,

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when the morning stars praised me together, and all the sons of God made a joyful noise?

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Who enclosed the sea with doors, when it broke forth as if issuing from the womb,

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when I stationed a cloud as its garment and wrapped it in a mist as if swaddling an infant?

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I encircled it with my limits, and I positioned its bars and doors.

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And I said: “This far you will approach, and you will proceed no further, and here you will break your swelling waves.”

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Did you, after your birth, command the birth of the sun and show the sunrise its place?

Job 38:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 38:9 say?
Job 38:9 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “when I stationed a cloud as its garment and wrapped it in a mist as if swaddling an infant?”
Where is Job 38:9 in the Bible?
Job 38:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 38, 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 38:9.
What translation should I read Job 38:9 in?
Job 38:9 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 38:9?
Job 38:9 reads (CPDV): “when I stationed a cloud as its garment and wrapped it in a mist as if swaddling an infant?” 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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