Holy Scripture

Job 37:17

A church father on this verse
“Here he may mean, You are now in the midst of afflictions, but later you will have rest—and there is also the proof given by divine wisdom, which has foreseen death as a solution and end to human tribulations. Or perhaps [he means], even in the midst of your trials, you remain out of the fight of the war and the troub…”
John Chrysostom, 5th c. — COMMENTARY ON JOB 37:17

Source: Septuagint

Original

17But thy robe is warm, And there is quiet upon the land.

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In context

15We know that God has disposed his works, Having made light out of darkness.

16And he knows the divisions of the clouds, And the signal overthrows of the ungodly.

— Job 37:17 —

18Wilt thou establish with him foundations for the ancient heavens? They are strong as a molten mirror.

19Wherefore teach me, what shall we say to him? And let us cease from saying much.

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