New English Translation
Job 37:21
21But now, the sun cannot be looked at – it is bright in the skies – after a wind passed and swept the clouds away.
Job 37:21 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)And now men see not the bright light which is in the clouds: but the wind passeth, and cleanseth them.
- New International Version (NIV)Now no one can look at the sun, bright as it is in the skies after the wind has swept them clean.
- English Standard Version (ESV)"And now no one looks on the light when it is bright in the skies, when the wind has passed and cleared them.
- New King James Version (NKJV)Even now men cannot look at the light when it is bright in the skies, When the wind has passed and cleared them.
Context of Job 37:21
19Tell us what we should say to him. We cannot prepare a case because of the darkness. 20Should he be informed that I want to speak? If a man speaks, surely he would be swallowed up! But now, the sun cannot be looked at – it is bright in the skies – after a wind passed and swept the clouds away. 22From the north he comes in golden splendor; around God is awesome majesty. 23As for the Almighty, we cannot attain to him! He is great in power, but justice and abundant righteousness he does not oppress.
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וְעַתָּ֤ה׀ לֹ֘א רָ֤אוּ א֗וֹר בָּהִ֣יר ה֭וּא בַּשְּׁחָקִ֑ים וְר֥וּחַ עָ֝בְרָ֗ה וַֽתְּטַהֲרֵֽם׃Read the interlinear
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Cross-references for Job 37:21
Commentaries on Job 37:21
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 21And now men see not the bright light - Mr. Good gives the sense clearer: - "Even now we cannot look at the light When it is resplendent in the heavens. And a wind from the north hath passed along and cleared them." Elihu seems to refer to the insufferable brightness of the sun. Can any man look at the sun shining in his strength, when a clear and strong wind has purged the sky from clouds and vapours? Much less can any gaze on the majesty of God. Every…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 21And now men see not the bright light which is in the clouds - Either the lightning that plays on the clouds in an approaching tempest, or a glorious light spread over the sky on the approach of God. There is reason to believe that as Elihu delivered the sentiments recorded in the close of this chapter, he meant to describe God as if he were seen to be approaching, and that the symbols of his presence were discovered in the gathering tempest and storm. He…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 21-24Verses 21-24 Elihu concludes his discourse with some great sayings concerning the glory of God. Light always is, but is not always to be seen. When clouds come between, the sun is darkened in the clear day. The light of God's favour shines ever towards his faithful servants, though it be not always seen. Sins are clouds, and often hinder us from seeing that bright light which is in the face of God. Also, as to those thick clouds of sorrow which often…Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 2121. cleanseth--that is, cleareth the air of clouds. When the "bright light" of the sun, previously not seen through "clouds," suddenly shines out from behind them, owing to the wind clearing them away, the effect is dazzling to the eye; so if God's majesty, now hidden, were suddenly revealed in all its brightness, it would spread darkness over Job's eyes, anxious as he is for it (compare, see on Job 37:19) [Umbreit]. It is because now man sees not the…Read the comment
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Commentaries on Job 37
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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