King James Version
Job 37:11 in the King James Version says “Also by watering he wearieth the thick cloud: he scattereth his bright cloud: his: Heb. the cloud of his light” — study this verse from Job chapter 37 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“Also by watering he wearieth the thick cloud: he scattereth his bright cloud: his: Heb. the cloud of his light”
Job 37:11 · KJV
Out of the south cometh the whirlwind: and cold out of the north. south: Heb. chamber north: Heb. scattering winds
By the breath of God frost is given: and the breadth of the waters is straitened.
Also by watering he wearieth the thick cloud: he scattereth his bright cloud: his: Heb. the cloud of his light
And it is turned round about by his counsels: that they may do whatsoever he commandeth them upon the face of the world in the earth.
He causeth it to come, whether for correction, or for his land, or for mercy. correction: Heb. a rod
KJV Study — Public Domain
meaning accession (used as an adverb or conjunction); also or yea; adversatively though
“the thick cloud”
H5645properly, an envelope, i.e., darkness (or density, 2 chronicles 4:17); specifically, a (scud) cloud; also a copse
“he scattereth”
H6327to dash in pieces, literally or figuratively (especially to disperse)
“his bright”
H216illumination or (concrete) luminary (in every sense, including lightning, happiness, etc.)
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