Job 38:34

Canst thou lift up thy voice to the clouds, that abundance of waters may cover thee?

King James Version
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Other Translations for Job 38:34

BSB
Can you command the clouds so that a flood of water covers you?
AKJV
Can you lift up your voice to the clouds, that abundance of waters may cover you?
CPDV
Can you lift up your voice to the clouds, so that an onslaught of waters will cover you?
ERV
Canst thou lift up thy voice to the clouds, that abundance of waters may cover thee?
NHEB
"Can you lift up your voice to the clouds, That abundance of waters may cover you?
SMT
Wilt thou lift up thy voice to the cloud, and abundance of waters shall cover thee?

Commentary for Job 38:34

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Job 38:34
Summary
Can you command clouds and command weather?
Event
God questions power
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Wisdom