Iyov 38:34

34 Canst thou lift up thy kol (voice) to the clouds, that abundance of mayim may cover thee?

Iyov 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 ) .

Iyov 38:34 In-Context

32 Canst thou bring forth Mazzarot in their times? Or canst thou guide the Bear with its banim?

33 Knowest thou the chukkot of Shomayim? Canst thou set the rule over ha’aretz?

34 Canst thou lift up thy kol (voice) to the clouds, that abundance of mayim may cover thee?

35 Canst thou send lightning bolts, that they may go and say unto thee, Hineinu (here we are)?

36 Who hath put chochmah in the inward parts, or who hath given binah to the mind?