Job 26:9
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“He covers the face of the full moon, spreading over it His cloud.”
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BSBPD
“He covers the face of the full moon, spreading over it His cloud.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)KJVPD
“He holdeth back the face of his throne, and spreadeth his cloud upon it.”
King James Version · Public DomainASVPD
“He incloseth the face of his throne, And spreadeth his cloud upon it.”
American Standard Version · Public DomainYLTPD
“Taking hold of the face of the throne, Spreading over it His cloud.”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainCross references
Other passages that echo Job 26:9 — 8 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Exodus 20:21And the people stood at a distance as Moses approached the thick darkness where God was.
- Exodus 33:20But He added, “You cannot see My face, for no one can see Me and live.”
- Exodus 34:3No one may go up with you; in fact, no one may be seen anywhere on the mountain—not even the flocks or herds may graze in front of the mountain.”
- 1 Kings 8:12Then Solomon declared: “The LORD has said that He would dwell in the thick cloud.
- Job 22:14Thick clouds veil Him so He does not see us as He traverses the vault of heaven.’
- Psalms 97:2Clouds and darkness surround Him; righteousness and justice are His throne’s foundation.
- Habakkuk 3:3God came from Teman, and the Holy One from Mount Paran. Selah His glory covered the heavens, and His praise filled the earth.
- 1 Timothy 6:16He alone is immortal and dwells in unapproachable light. No one has ever seen Him, nor can anyone see Him. To Him be honor and eternal dominion! Amen.
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