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Job 36:29
Also canany understand the spreadings of the clouds,or the noise of his tabernacle?

Job 37:2
Hear attentively the noise of his voice, and the soundthat goeth out of his mouth.

2 Samuel 22:14
The LORD thundered from heaven, and the most High uttered his voice.

the cattle

Jeremiah 14:4-6
Because the ground is chapt, for there was no rain in the earth, the plowmen were ashamed, they covered their heads…

Joel 1:18
How do the beasts groan! the herds of cattle are perplexed, because they have no pasture; yea, the flocks of sheep are made desolate.

Joel 2:22
Be not afraid, ye beasts of the field: for the pastures of the wilderness do spring, for the tree beareth her fruit, the fig tree and the vine do yield their strength.

the vapour.

Job 36:27
For he maketh small the drops of water: they pour down rain according to the vapour thereof:

even the cattle regard the rising storm.
In the agrarian society of the ancient Near East, people were closely attuned to the behavior of animals, which often served as indicators of impending weather changes. Cattle, with their heightened senses, would react to the approach of a storm, seeking shelter or becoming restless. This observation underscores the idea that all of creation is aware of and responds to God's movements. The mention of cattle also highlights the interconnectedness of creation and humanity's reliance on God's provision and protection. This phrase can be seen as a reminder of God's care for all His creatures, as reflected in passages likePsalm 104, which speaks of God's provision for animals. Additionally, it points to the broader biblical theme of God's control over nature, as seen in Jesus calming the storm inMark 4:39, demonstrating His authority over creation.

• “The thunder declares His presence” (Job 36:33a) points to thunder as an audible testimony that God is near and active.

• Scripture consistently presents thunder as God’s voice:

– “The voice of the LORD is over the waters; the God of glory thunders” (Psalm 29:3–4).

– At Sinai “there were thunders and lightning” when the LORD descended (Exodus 19:16).

– Elihu has already urged Job, “Listen carefully to the thunder of His voice” (Job 37:2–5).

– When the Father spoke over Jesus, some in the crowd “said that it had thundered” (John 12:28–29).

– John later sees flashes of lightning and hears peals of thunder around God’s throne (Revelation 4:5).

• Every rumble in the sky is a reminder that creation has a Maker whose power and presence are real and immediate (Romans 1:20).

• By calling attention to thunder, Elihu nudges Job—and us—to move from speculation about God to awe-filled acknowledgement of Him.

• “Even the cattle regard the rising storm” (Job 36:33b) shows that instinctive creatures sense approaching weather and respond appropriately.

• Other passages make the same point:

– “Even the stork in the sky knows her appointed seasons” (Jeremiah 8:7).

– “The ox knows its owner” (Isaiah 1:3).

– God asks Job, “Who provides food for the raven when its young cry out to God?” (Job 38:41).

• If animals heed the signals God placed in nature, how much more should people, made in His image, heed His warnings and invitations.

• The line also humbles human pride: the lowliest creature possesses an awareness that sometimes surpasses ours when it comes to recognizing God’s handiwork (Proverbs 6:6).

• Elihu’s contrast implies that Job and his friends should be at least as responsive to God’s movements as cattle are to an oncoming storm.

Thunder announces God’s nearness, and even grazing animals respond to the signs of His power.Job 36:33 urges us to open our ears and hearts: recognize the Lord’s presence in creation, submit to His sovereignty, and respond with the humble obedience that even cattle instinctively display when storms roll in.

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