whether it is for correction, or for his land,
or for loving kindness, that he causes it to come.
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
Job 37:13 in context
Job 37:10–16
10
By the breath of God, ice is given,
and the width 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 around by his guidance,
that they may do whatever he commands them
on the surface of the habitable world,
13
Selected verse
whether it is for correction, or for his land,
or for loving kindness, that he causes it to come.
14
“Listen to this, Job.
Stand still, and consider the wondrous works of God.
15
Do you know how God controls them,
and causes the lightning of his cloud to shine?
16
Do you know the workings of the clouds,
the wondrous works of him who is perfect in knowledge?
Continue with Job 37
Read the complete chapter in World English Bible Updated.
Open Job 37