Job 26:9

He holdeth back the face of his throne, and spreadeth his cloud upon it.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Job 26:9

BSB
He covers the face of the full moon, spreading over it His cloud.
AKJV
He holds back the face of his throne, and spreads his cloud on it.
CPDV
He holds back the face of his throne, and he stretches his cloud over it.
ERV
He closeth in the face of his throne, and spreadeth his cloud upon it.
NHEB
He encloses the face of his throne, and spreads his cloud on it.
SMT
Holding fast the face of the throne, he spread his cloud upon it.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Job 26:9

HeholdethbackH270VerbthefaceH6440Noun MasculineofhisthroneH3678Noun MasculineandspreadethH6576hiscloudH6051Noun Masculineuponit

Commentary for Job 26:9

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Job 26:9
Summary
God obscures his throne with clouds
Place
Heavens
Event
God veils his throne presence
Estimated Time Period
Pre-history
Category
Teaching