Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Job 37:16 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for Job 37:16 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Job chapter 37 verse 16 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Dost thou know the balancings of the clouds, the wondrous works of him which is perfect in knowledge?”
Job 37:16 (KJV)
Commentary on Job 37:16
Elihu asks Job: "Dost thou know the balancings of the clouds, the wondrous works of him which is perfect in knowledge?" The noun miphlas (מִפְלָשׂ, "balancings") refers to how clouds hang suspended or float. The phrase "perfect in knowledge" (temim de'im, תְּמִים דֵּעִים) describes God's complete understanding. Elihu points to atmospheric phenomena exceeding human comprehension as evidence of divine wisdom. From a Reformed perspective, this illustrates the argument from design: creation's complexity points to Creator's intelligence. Romans 1:20 declares God's "eternal power and Godhead" are "c...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Job 37:16
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“For truly my words shall not be false: he that is perfect in knowledge is with thee.”
“he established the heavens.”
“can any understand the spreading of the clouds”
“and its inhabitants are like grasshoppers; who stretches out the heavens like a curtain”
“he has established the world by his wisdom”
“and the cloud is not burst under them.”
“how many are your works! In wisdom have you made them all. The earth is full of your riches.”
“Who coverest thyself with light as with a garment: who stretchest out the heavens like a curtain:”
“and mighty in power. His understanding is infinite.”