Job 37:5 Meaning and Explanation
“God thundereth marvellously with his voice; great things doeth he, which we cannot comprehend.”
King James Version (KJV)
Read this verse in context with translation switching:
Read Full Chapter →God thunders wondrously, and does great works that lie utterly beyond human understanding.
What Does Job 37:5 Mean?
Elihu draws the thunder into a larger confession. God thunders marvelously, and from that marvel he widens the lens: the Lord does great things that we cannot comprehend. The storm is only one sign of a power and wisdom that overflow the limits of the human mind.
This is the heartbeat of Elihu's message to Job, who has demanded explanations. There are works of God too great to be grasped, and the wise soul bows where it cannot fathom. To confess that we cannot comprehend is not defeat but humility before the infinite. The believer finds rest not in understanding everything God does, but in trusting the One who does it. What we cannot trace, we may still adore.
Frequently Asked Questions About Job 37:5
What does Job 37:5 mean?
God thunders wondrously, and does great works that lie utterly beyond human understanding.