Job 38:34

34 And wilt thou call a cloud with thy voice, and will it obey thee with a violent shower of much rain?

Job 38:34 Meaning and Commentary

Job 38:34

Canst thou lift up thy voice to the clouds, that abundance of
waters may cover thee?
] Thy gardens, fields, and farms; canst thou, in a magisterial way, call to and demand of the clouds to let down rain in large quantities, sufficient to water them and make them fruitful? no, thou canst not: thou mayest cry and call as long as thou wilt, not a cloud will stir, nor a drop of water be let down; rain is to be had in a suppliant way, through the prayer of faith, as by Elijah, but not in a dictatorial authoritative way: the clouds and rain are only at the disposal of the Lord; ask of him, and he will give them; but they are not to be commanded, ( Zechariah 10:1 ) ; see ( Amos 5:8 ) .

Job 38:34 In-Context

32 Or wilt thou reveal Mazuroth in his season, and the evening star with his rays? Wilt thou guide them?

33 And knowest thou the changes of heaven, or the events which take place together under heaven?

34 And wilt thou call a cloud with thy voice, and will it obey thee with a violent shower of much rain?

35 And wilt thou send lightnings, and they shall go? and shall they say to thee, What is ?

36 And who has given to women skill in weaving, or knowledge of embroidery?