Job 28:26
When he made a decree for the rain, and a way for the lightning of the thunder:
Context
This verse from Job Chapter 28 connects to 10 cross-references. The celebrated Wisdom Poem describes humanity's ability to mine the depths of the earth for silver, gold, and precious stones while acknowledging that the way to wisdom cannot be purchased with these treasures. Only God knows wisdom's location. The chapter …
Other Translations
When he made a decree for the rain, And a way for the lightning of the thunder;
In His making for the rain a limit, And a way for the brightness of the voices,
When he made a law for the rain, and a way for the thunder-flames;
Cross References
Behold, God is great, and we know him not, neither can the number of his years be searched out.
With clouds he covereth the light; and commandeth it not to shine by the cloud that cometh betwixt.
He directeth it under the whole heaven, and his lightning unto the ends of the earth.
Also by watering he wearieth the thick cloud: he scattereth his bright cloud:
Who hath divided a watercourse for the overflowing of waters, or a way for the lightning of thunder;
To satisfy the desolate and waste ground; and to cause the bud of the tender herb to spring forth?
The voice of the Lord is upon the waters: the God of glory thundereth: the Lord is upon many waters.
The Lord sitteth upon the flood; yea, the Lord sitteth King for ever.
Fire, and hail; snow, and vapour; stormy wind fulfilling his word:
Are there any among the vanities of the Gentiles that can cause rain? or can the heavens give showers? art …