Holy Scripture

Job 37:11

A church father on this verse
“The corn desireth clouds. And the clouds scatter their light. For what are all the Elect, but the corn of God, to be treasured up in the heavenly garners? Which now bear with the chaff in the threshing of the floor; because in this purification of Holy Church, they endure the contrary habits of the reprobate, till the…”
Gregory the Dialogist, 7th c. — Morals on the Book of Job, Book XXVII

Source: Septuagint

Original

11And if a cloud obscures what is precious to him, His light will disperse the cloud.

Modern

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In context

9Troubles come on out of the secret chambers, And cold from the mountaintops.

10And from the breath of the Mighty One he will send frost; And he guides the water in whatever way he pleases.

— Job 37:11 —

12And he will carry round the encircling clouds by his governance, to perform their works: Whatsoever he shall command them,

13This has been appointed by him on the earth, Whether for correction, or for his land, Or if he shall find him an object for mercy.

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