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? 17 You whose clothing is warm,
when the earth is still by reason of the south wind? 18 Can you, with him, spread out the sky,
which is strong as a cast metal mirror? 19 Teach us what we shall tell him,
for we can’t make our case by reason of darkness. 20 Shall it be told him that I would speak?
Or should a man wish that he were swallowed up?
21 Now men don’t see the light which is bright in the skies,
but the wind passes, and clears them. 22 Out of the north comes golden splendor.
With God is awesome majesty. 23 We can’t reach the Almighty.
He is exalted in power.
In justice and great righteousness, he will not oppress. 24 Therefore men revere him.
He doesn’t regard any who are wise of heart.”
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Job 37:14-24
Commentary on Job 37:14-20
(Read Job 37:14-20)
Due thoughts of the works of God will help to reconcile us to all his providences. As God has a powerful, freezing north wind, so he has a thawing, composing south wind: the Spirit is compared to both, because he both convinces and comforts, Song of Solomon 4:16. The best of men are much in the dark concerning the glorious perfections of the Divine nature and the Divine government. Those who, through grace, know much of God, know nothing, in comparison with what is to be known, and of what will be known, when that which is perfect is come.
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.