21 And now men see not the bright light which is in the clouds: but the wind passeth, and cleanseth them.
21 Now no one can look at the sun, bright as it is in the skies after the wind has swept them clean.
21 "And now no one looks on the light when it is bright in the skies, when the wind has passed and cleared them.
21 No one in his right mind stares straight at the sun on a clear and cloudless day.
21 Even now men cannot look at the light when it is bright in the skies, When the wind has passed and cleared them.
21 We cannot look at the sun, for it shines brightly in the sky when the wind clears away the clouds.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Job 37:21
Commentary on Job 37:21-24
(Read Job 37:21-24)
Elihu concludes his discourse with some great sayings concerning the glory of God. Light always is, but is not always to be seen. When clouds come between, the sun is darkened in the clear day. The light of God's favour shines ever towards his faithful servants, though it be not always seen. Sins are clouds, and often hinder us from seeing that bright light which is in the face of God. Also, as to those thick clouds of sorrow which often darken our minds, the Lord hath a wind which passes and clears them away. What is that wind? It is his Holy Spirit. As the wind dispels and sweeps away the clouds which are gathered in the air, so the Spirit of God clears our souls from the clouds and fogs of ignorance and unbelief, of sin and lust. From all these clouds the Holy Spirit of God frees us in the work of regeneration. And from all the clouds which trouble our consciences, the Holy Spirit sets us free in the work of consolation. Now that God is about to speak, Elihu delivers a few words, as the sum of all his discourse. With God is terrible majesty. Sooner or later all men shall fear him.