Job 37:12

12 It is turned round about by his guidance, That they may do whatever he commands them On the surface of the habitable world,

Job 37:12 Meaning and Commentary

Job 37:12

And it is turned round about by his counsels
The cloud is, and that by the wind, which is turned about to all points of the compass, according to the will of God; by the counsels of him who sits at the helm, as the word signifies, and orders all things according to the counsel of his own will: to which owing every shifting of the wind, and the various motions of the clouds;

that they may do whatsoever he commandeth them upon the face of the
world in the earth;
as all his creatures do; the several meteors in the air, clouds, stormy wind, fire, hail, snow, and vapour, all fulfilling his word; and which they do everywhere in the several parts of the world whither they are sent, ( Psalms 107:25-29 ) ( 148:1-14 ) . So ministers of the word drop down or withhold the rain of Gospel doctrine, and carry it into the several places of the world, as the Lord directs them; see ( Isaiah 5:6 ) ( Acts 13:46 ) ( Matthew 28:19 Matthew 28:20 ) .

Job 37:12 In-Context

10 By the breath of God, ice is given, And the breadth of the waters is frozen.

11 Yes, he loads the thick cloud with moisture. He spreads abroad the cloud of his lightning.

12 It is turned round about by his guidance, That they may do whatever he commands them On the surface of the habitable world,

13 Whether it is for correction, or for his land, Or for lovingkindness, that he causes it to come.

14 "Listen to this, Iyov: Stand still, and consider the wondrous works of God.