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Where is the home of the east wind?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/job/38.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />What is the way to the place where the light is distributed, or where the east wind is scattered upon the earth?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/job/38.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />In which direction is the lightning dispersed, or the east wind scattered over the earth?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/job/38.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />By what way is the light parted, <i>which</i> scattereth the east wind upon the earth?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/job/38.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />By what way is light diffused, <i>Or</i> the east wind scattered over the earth?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/job/38.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“Where is the way that the light is divided, <i>And</i> the east wind scattered on the earth?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/job/38.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220Where is the way that the light is divided, Or the east wind scattered on the earth?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/job/38.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“Where is the way that the light is divided, <i>Or</i> the east wind scattered on the earth?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/job/38.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Where is the way that the light is divided, <i>Or</i> the east wind scattered on the earth?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/job/38.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“Where is the way that the light is distributed, Or the east wind scattered over the earth?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/job/38.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />What road leads to the place where light is dispersed? Where is the source of the east wind that spreads across the earth?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/job/38.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />What road leads to the place where light is dispersed? Where is the source of the east wind that spreads across the earth? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/job/38.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />By what way is the light parted, Or the east wind scattered upon the earth?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/job/38.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />From where does lightning leap, or the east wind blow? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/job/38.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />By what way is the light parted, or the east wind scattered upon the earth?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/job/38.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Which is the way to the place where light is scattered and the east wind is spread across the earth?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/job/38.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Have you been to the place where the sun comes up, or the place from which the east wind blows? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/job/38.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Where is the lightning diffused or the east wind scattered around the earth?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/job/38.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />In which direction is the lightning dispersed, or the east wind scattered over the earth?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/job/38.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />In what direction is lightning dispersed, or the east winds scattered over the earth? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/job/38.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />By what way is the lightning distributed, or the east wind scattered on the earth?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/job/38.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />By what way is the light parted, which scattereth the east wind upon the earth?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/job/38.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />By what way is the lightning distributed, or the east wind scattered on the earth? <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/job/38.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Where [is] this, the way light is apportioned? It scatters an east wind over the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/job/38.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Where is this, the way light is apportioned? It scattereth an east wind over the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/job/38.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Where that way the light will divide, it will scatter the east wind upon the earth?<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/job/38.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />By what way is the light spread, and heat divided upon the earth? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/job/38.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />In what way is the light scattered, and the heat distributed, over the earth?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/job/38.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />What is the way to the parting of the winds, where the east wind spreads over the earth? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/job/38.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />What is the way to the place where the light is distributed, or where the east wind is scattered upon the earth?<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/job/38.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Or in what manner is light distributed, and whence the wind comes forth upon the earth?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/job/38.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Or by which path is the light divided and the wind goes out on the Earth?<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/job/38.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />By what way is the light parted, Or the east wind scattered upon the earth?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/job/38.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And whence proceeds the frost? or <i>whence</i> is the south wind dispersed over the <i>whole world</i> under heaven?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/job/38-24.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/XAwuD5NuZq0?start=5988" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/job/38.htm">God Challenges Job</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">23</span>which I hold in reserve for times of trouble, for the day of war and battle? <span class="reftext">24</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/335.htm" title="335: ’ê- (Interrog) -- Where?. Perhaps from 'aiyn; where? Hence how?.">In which</a> <a href="/hebrew/2088.htm" title="2088: zeh (Pro-ms) -- This, here. A primitive word; the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1870.htm" title="1870: had·de·reḵ (Art:: N-cs) -- Way, road, distance, journey, manner. From darak; a road; figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb.">direction</a> <a href="/hebrew/216.htm" title="216: ’ō·wr (N-cs) -- A light. From 'owr; illumination or luminary.">is the lightning</a> <a href="/hebrew/2505.htm" title="2505: yê·ḥā·leq (V-Nifal-Imperf-3ms) -- To be smooth, to apportion, separate. A primitive root; to be smooth; by implication to apportion or separate.">dispersed,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6921.htm" title="6921: qā·ḏîm (N-ms) -- East, east wind. Or qadim; from qadam; the fore or front part; hence the East.">or the east wind</a> <a href="/hebrew/6327.htm" title="6327: yā·p̄êṣ (V-Hifil-Imperf.Jus-3ms) -- To be dispersed or scattered. A primitive root; to dash in pieces, literally or figuratively.">scattered</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘ă·lê- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">over</a> <a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: ’ā·reṣ (N-fs) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth.">the earth?</a> </span><span class="reftext">25</span>Who cuts a channel for the flood or clears a path for the thunderbolt,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/147-18.htm">Psalm 147:18</a></span><br />He sends forth His word and melts them; He unleashes His winds, and the waters flow.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/135-7.htm">Psalm 135:7</a></span><br />He causes the clouds to rise from the ends of the earth. He generates the lightning with the rain and brings forth the wind from His storehouses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/10-13.htm">Jeremiah 10:13</a></span><br />When He thunders, the waters in the heavens roar; He causes the clouds to rise from the ends of the earth. He generates the lightning with the rain and brings forth the wind from His storehouses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/51-16.htm">Jeremiah 51:16</a></span><br />When He thunders, the waters in the heavens roar; He causes the clouds to rise from the ends of the earth. He generates the lightning with the rain and brings forth the wind from His storehouses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/30-4.htm">Proverbs 30:4</a></span><br />Who has ascended to heaven and come down? Who has gathered the wind in His hands? Who has bound up the waters in His cloak? Who has established all the ends of the earth? What is His name, and what is the name of His Son—surely you know!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/40-26.htm">Isaiah 40:26</a></span><br />Lift up your eyes on high: Who created all these? He leads forth the starry host by number; He calls each one by name. Because of His great power and mighty strength, not one of them is missing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/55-9.htm">Isaiah 55:9-11</a></span><br />“For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so My ways are higher than your ways and My thoughts than your thoughts. / For just as rain and snow fall from heaven and do not return without watering the earth, making it bud and sprout, and providing seed to sow and food to eat, / so My word that proceeds from My mouth will not return to Me empty, but it will accomplish what I please, and it will prosper where I send it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/amos/4-13.htm">Amos 4:13</a></span><br />For behold, He who forms the mountains, who creates the wind and reveals His thoughts to man, who turns the dawn to darkness and strides on the heights of the earth—the LORD, the God of Hosts, is His name.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ecclesiastes/1-6.htm">Ecclesiastes 1:6-7</a></span><br />The wind blows southward, then turns northward; round and round it swirls, ever returning on its course. / All the rivers flow into the sea, yet the sea is never full; to the place from which the streams come, there again they flow.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/1-6.htm">Genesis 1:6-7</a></span><br />And God said, “Let there be an expanse between the waters, to separate the waters from the waters.” / So God made the expanse and separated the waters beneath it from the waters above. And it was so.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/8-22.htm">Genesis 8:22</a></span><br />As long as the earth endures, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, day and night shall never cease.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-45.htm">Matthew 5:45</a></span><br />that you may be sons of your Father in heaven. He causes His sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/8-25.htm">Luke 8:25</a></span><br />“Where is your faith?” He asked. Frightened and amazed, they asked one another, “Who is this? He commands even the winds and the water, and they obey Him!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/4-39.htm">Mark 4:39-41</a></span><br />Then Jesus got up and rebuked the wind and the sea. “Silence!” He commanded. “Be still!” And the wind died down, and it was perfectly calm. / “Why are you so afraid?” He asked. “Do you still have no faith?” / Overwhelmed with fear, they asked one another, “Who is this, that even the wind and the sea obey Him?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/3-8.htm">John 3:8</a></span><br />The wind blows where it wishes. You hear its sound, but you do not know where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">By what way is the light parted, which scatters the east wind on the earth?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/38-12.htm">Job 38:12,13</a></b></br> Hast thou commanded the morning since thy days; <i>and</i> caused the dayspring to know his place; … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jonah/4-8.htm">Jonah 4:8</a></b></br> And it came to pass, when the sun did arise, that God prepared a vehement east wind; and the sun beat upon the head of Jonah, that he fainted, and wished in himself to die, and said, <i>It is</i> better for me to die than to live.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/24-27.htm">Matthew 24:27</a></b></br> For as the lightning cometh out of the east, and shineth even unto the west; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/job/7-3.htm">Apportioned</a> <a href="/esther/3-8.htm">Dispersed</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-17.htm">Distributed</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-11.htm">Divided</a> <a href="/job/38-18.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/job/27-21.htm">East</a> <a href="/job/37-15.htm">Lightning</a> <a href="/job/31-11.htm">Measured</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-11.htm">Parted</a> <a href="/job/18-15.htm">Scattered</a> <a href="/job/37-11.htm">Scattereth</a> <a href="/job/38-19.htm">Way</a> <a href="/job/37-21.htm">Wind</a> <a href="/job/37-9.htm">Winds</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/78-55.htm">Apportioned</a> <a href="/psalms/112-9.htm">Dispersed</a> <a href="/psalms/112-9.htm">Distributed</a> <a href="/job/38-25.htm">Divided</a> <a href="/job/38-26.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/psalms/48-7.htm">East</a> <a href="/job/38-25.htm">Lightning</a> <a href="/psalms/60-6.htm">Measured</a> <a href="/job/41-17.htm">Parted</a> <a href="/psalms/18-14.htm">Scattered</a> <a href="/psalms/18-14.htm">Scattereth</a> <a href="/job/38-25.htm">Way</a> <a href="/psalms/1-4.htm">Wind</a> <a href="/psalms/104-4.htm">Winds</a><div class="vheading2">Job 38</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/38-1.htm">God challenges Job to answer</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/38-4.htm">God, by his mighty works, convinces Job of ignorance</a></span><br><span class="reftext">31. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/38-31.htm">and weakness</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/job/38.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/job/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/job/38.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>In which direction is the lightning dispersed</b><br>This phrase highlights God's sovereignty over the natural world, emphasizing His control over the elements. Lightning, often associated with divine power and judgment, is depicted as being directed by God. In biblical context, lightning is frequently used to symbolize God's presence and power, as seen in <a href="/exodus/19-16.htm">Exodus 19:16</a> during the giving of the Law at Mount Sinai. The question posed by God to Job underscores human limitations in understanding and controlling nature, contrasting with God's omnipotence.<p><b>or the east wind scattered over the earth?</b><br>The east wind in the Bible often symbolizes destruction or judgment, as seen in the plagues of Egypt (<a href="/exodus/10-13.htm">Exodus 10:13</a>) and the withering of Jonah's plant (<a href="/jonah/4-8.htm">Jonah 4:8</a>). It is known for its harshness and desolation, particularly in the Middle Eastern context where it can bring severe weather conditions. This phrase further illustrates God's command over the forces of nature, reinforcing the theme of His ultimate authority. The rhetorical question serves to remind Job of his limited perspective compared to God's infinite wisdom and power.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/job.htm">Job</a></b><br>A man of great faith and patience, who undergoes severe trials and questions God's justice.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The Creator, who responds to Job out of the whirlwind, emphasizing His sovereignty and wisdom.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/w/whirlwind.htm">Whirlwind</a></b><br>The medium through which God speaks to Job, symbolizing divine power and presence.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/l/lightning.htm">Lightning</a></b><br>A natural phenomenon used by God to illustrate His control over creation.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/e/east_wind.htm">East Wind</a></b><br>A powerful wind often associated with judgment or change, used here to demonstrate God's command over nature.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_over_creation.htm">God's Sovereignty Over Creation</a></b><br>This verse reminds us of God's ultimate control over the universe. Just as He directs the lightning and the wind, He governs all aspects of our lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/human_limitations.htm">Human Limitations</a></b><br><a href="/job/38-24.htm">Job 38:24</a> challenges us to recognize our limited understanding compared to God's infinite wisdom. We are called to trust in His plans, even when we do not comprehend them.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_nature_as_a_reflection_of_god's_majesty.htm">The Power of Nature as a Reflection of God's Majesty</a></b><br>The natural world, with its awe-inspiring phenomena, serves as a testament to God's greatness and creativity. Observing nature can lead us to worship and reverence.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_wisdom.htm">Trust in God's Wisdom</a></b><br>In times of uncertainty or suffering, like Job, we are encouraged to trust in God's wisdom and timing, knowing that He sees the bigger picture.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_job_38.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Job 38</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_defines_supernaturalism.htm">What defines supernaturalism?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_job_37_14-15_conflict_with_free_will.htm">Does Job 37:14-15's portrayal of God controlling weather conflict with biblical passages that emphasize human free will over divine intervention?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/job_1_16-19__natural_or_symbolic.htm">Job 1:16-19 - Are there natural or scientific explanations for the rapid succession of disasters that befell Job, or is this account purely symbolic?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_eccles._8_8_conflict_with_meteorology.htm">In Ecclesiastes 8:8, does the statement that no one can control the wind conflict with modern meteorological science and technology?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/job/38.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(24) <span class= "bld">By what way is the light parted?</span>--<span class= "ital">i.e., </span>distributed in turn to all the inhabitants of the earth.<p><span class= "bld">The east wind.</span>--As naturally suggested by the origin of light and the mention of it.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/job/38.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 24.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">By what way is the light parted?</span> or, <span class="accented">distributed</span>, so as to be enjoyed by all the inhabitants of the earth (Stanley Loathes). Which scattereth, etc.; rather, <span class="accented">or by what way is the east wind scattered over the earth?</span> (see the Revised Version) Job is asked to explain God's <span class="accented">modus operandi</span> in nature, which, of course, he cannot do. Hence his answer in <a href="/job/40-5.htm">Job 40:5</a>. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/job/38-24.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">In which</span><br /><span class="heb">אֵי־</span> <span class="translit">(’ê-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Interrogative<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_335.htm">Strong's 335: </a> </span><span class="str2">Where?, how?</span><br /><br /><span class="word">direction</span><br /><span class="heb">הַ֭דֶּרֶךְ</span> <span class="translit">(had·de·reḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1870.htm">Strong's 1870: </a> </span><span class="str2">A road, a course of life, mode of action</span><br /><br /><span class="word">is the lightning</span><br /><span class="heb">א֑וֹר</span> <span class="translit">(’ō·wr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_216.htm">Strong's 216: </a> </span><span class="str2">Illumination, luminary</span><br /><br /><span class="word">dispersed,</span><br /><span class="heb">יֵחָ֣לֶק</span> <span class="translit">(yê·ḥā·leq)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2505.htm">Strong's 2505: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be smooth, to apportion, separate</span><br /><br /><span class="word">or the east wind</span><br /><span class="heb">קָדִ֣ים</span> <span class="translit">(qā·ḏîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6921.htm">Strong's 6921: </a> </span><span class="str2">The fore, front part, the East</span><br /><br /><span class="word">scattered</span><br /><span class="heb">יָפֵ֖ץ</span> <span class="translit">(yā·p̄êṣ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Imperfect Jussive - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6327.htm">Strong's 6327: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be dispersed or scattered</span><br /><br /><span class="word">over</span><br /><span class="heb">עֲלֵי־</span> <span class="translit">(‘ă·lê-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the earth?</span><br /><span class="heb">אָֽרֶץ׃</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·reṣ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_776.htm">Strong's 776: </a> </span><span class="str2">Earth, land</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/job/38-24.htm">Job 38:24 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/job/38-24.htm">Job 38:24 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/job/38-24.htm">Job 38:24 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/job/38-24.htm">Job 38:24 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/job/38-24.htm">Job 38:24 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/job/38-24.htm">Job 38:24 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/job/38-24.htm">Job 38:24 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/job/38-24.htm">Job 38:24 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/job/38-24.htm">Job 38:24 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/job/38-24.htm">Job 38:24 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/job/38-24.htm">OT Poetry: Job 38:24 By what way is the lightning distributed (Jb) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/job/38-23.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Job 38:23"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Job 38:23" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/job/38-25.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Job 38:25"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Job 38:25" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>