New International Version When he thunders, the waters in the heavens roar; he makes clouds rise from the ends of the earth. He sends lightning with the rain and brings out the wind from his storehouses. New Living Translation When he speaks in the thunder, the heavens roar with rain. He causes the clouds to rise over the earth. He sends the lightning with the rain and releases the wind from his storehouses. English Standard Version When he utters his voice, there is a tumult of waters in the heavens, and he makes the mist rise from the ends of the earth. He makes lightning for the rain, and he brings forth the wind from his storehouses. Berean Standard Bible 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. Berean Literal Bible When He gives forth His voice, a tumult of waters is in the heavens, and He makes the vapors to rise from the end of the earth; He makes the lightning for the rain, and He brings forth the wind from His storehouses. King James Bible When he uttereth his voice, there is a multitude of waters in the heavens, and he causeth the vapours to ascend from the ends of the earth; he maketh lightnings with rain, and bringeth forth the wind out of his treasures. New King James Version When He utters His voice, There is a multitude of waters in the heavens: “And He causes the vapors to ascend from the ends of the earth. He makes lightning for the rain, He brings the wind out of His treasuries.” New American Standard Bible When He utters His voice, there is a roar of waters in the heavens, And He makes the clouds ascend from the end of the earth; He makes lightning for the rain, And brings out the wind from His storehouses. NASB 1995 When He utters His voice, there is a tumult of waters in the heavens, And He causes the clouds to ascend from the end of the earth; He makes lightning for the rain, And brings out the wind from His storehouses. NASB 1977 When He utters His voice, there is a tumult of waters in the heavens, And He causes the clouds to ascend from the end of the earth; He makes lightning for the rain, And brings out the wind from His storehouses. Legacy Standard Bible When He gives forth His voice, there is a tumult of waters in the heavens, And He causes the clouds to ascend from the end of the earth; He makes lightning for the rain, And brings out the wind from His storehouses. Amplified Bible When He utters His voice, there is a tumult of waters in the heavens, And He causes the clouds and the mist to ascend from the end of the earth; He makes lightning for the rain, And brings out the wind from His treasuries and from His storehouses. Berean Annotated Bible 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 {ruach} from His storehouses. Christian Standard Bible When he thunders, the waters in the heavens are in turmoil, and he causes the clouds to rise from the ends of the earth. He makes lightning for the rain and brings the wind from his storehouses. Holman Christian Standard Bible When He thunders, the waters in the heavens are in turmoil, and He causes the clouds to rise from the ends of the earth. He makes lightning for the rain and brings the wind from His storehouses. American Standard Version When he uttereth his voice, there is a tumult of waters in the heavens, and he causeth the vapors to ascend from the ends of the earth; he maketh lightnings for the rain, and bringeth forth the wind out of his treasuries. Contemporary English Version The waters in the heavens roar at your command. You make clouds appear--you send the winds from your storehouse and make lightning flash in the rain. English Revised Version when he uttereth his voice, there is a tumult of waters in the heavens, and he causeth the vapours to ascend from the ends of the earth; he maketh lightnings for the rain, and bringeth forth the wind out of his treasuries. GOD'S WORD® Translation He speaks, and the water in the sky produces a storm. He makes clouds rise from the ends of the earth. He makes lightning flash with the rain. He brings wind out of his storehouses. Good News Translation At his command the waters above the sky roar; he brings clouds from the ends of the earth. He makes lightning flash in the rain and sends the wind from his storeroom. International Standard Version When his voice sounds there is thunder from the waters of heaven, and he makes clouds rise up from the ends of the earth. He makes lightning for the rain and brings wind out of his storehouses. NET Bible When his voice thunders, the heavenly ocean roars. He makes the clouds rise from the far-off horizons. He makes the lightning flash out in the midst of the rain. He unleashes the wind from the places where he stores it. New Heart English Bible when he utters his voice, there is a tumult of waters in the heavens, and he causes the vapors to ascend from the farthest parts of the earth; he makes lightnings for the rain, and brings forth the wind out of his treasuries. Webster's Bible Translation When he uttereth his voice, there is a multitude of waters in the heavens, and he causeth the vapors to ascend from the ends of the earth; he maketh lightnings with rain, and bringeth forth the wind out of his treasures. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleWhen 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. World English Bible When he utters his voice, the waters in the heavens roar, and he causes the vapors to ascend from the ends of the earth. He makes lightnings for the rain, and brings the wind out of his treasuries. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionWhen He gives forth His voice, "" A multitude of waters [is] in the heavens, "" And He causes vapors to come up from the end of the earth, "" He has made lightnings for rain, "" And brings out wind from His treasures. Berean Literal Bible When He gives forth His voice, a tumult of waters is in the heavens, and He makes the vapors to rise from the end of the earth; He makes the lightning for the rain, and He brings forth the wind from His storehouses. Young's Literal Translation At the voice He giveth forth, A multitude of waters is in the heavens, And He causeth vapours to come up from the end of the earth, Lightnings for rain He hath made, And bringeth out wind from His treasures. Smith's Literal Translation At the voice his giving a multitude of waters in the heavens, and he will bring the lifting up from the end of the earth; he made lightnings to the rain, and he will bring forth the wind from his treasures. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAt his voice he giveth a multitude of waters in the heaven, and lifteth up the clouds from the ends of the earth: he maketh lightnings for rain, and bringeth for the wind out of his treasures. Catholic Public Domain Version At his voice, he grants a multitude of waters in the heavens, and he lifts up the clouds from the ends of the earth. He causes the lightning with the rain, and he leads forth the wind from his storehouses. New American Bible When he thunders, the waters in the heavens roar, and he brings up clouds from the end of the earth, Makes lightning flash in the rain, and brings forth the wind from his storehouses. New Revised Standard Version When he utters his voice, there is a tumult of waters in the heavens, and he makes the mist rise from the ends of the earth. He makes lightnings for the rain, and he brings out the wind from his storehouses. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleHe causes the sound of roaring of waters that are in the heavens, and he causes the clouds to ascend from the ends of the earth; he makes lightnings for the rain, and brings forth the wind out of his treasure house. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated He gave a sound of the roaring of waters in the sky and brings up clouds from the ends of the Earth, and he made lightnings for the rain. He brings forth the wind from his treasuries OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917At the sound of His giving a multitude of waters in the heavens, When He causeth the vapours to ascend from the ends of the earth; When He maketh lightnings with the rain, And bringeth forth the wind out of His treasuries; Brenton Septuagint Translation and set abundance of waters in the sky, and brought up clouds from the ends of the earth; he made lightnings for the rain, and brought forth light out of his treasures. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context The Sovereignty of God…12The LORD made the earth by His power; He established the world by His wisdom and stretched out the heavens by His understanding. 13When 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. 14Every man is senseless and devoid of knowledge; every goldsmith is put to shame by his idols. For his molten images are a fraud, and there is no breath in them.… Cross References When He thunders, the waters in the heavens roar; Psalm 29:3 The voice of the LORD is over the waters; the God of glory thunders; the LORD is heard over many waters. Job 37:4-5 Then there comes a roaring sound; He thunders with His majestic voice. He does not restrain the lightning when His voice resounds. / God thunders wondrously with His voice; He does great things we cannot comprehend. Psalm 18:13 The LORD thundered from heaven; the voice of the Most High resounded—hailstones and coals of fire. He causes the clouds to rise from the ends of the earth. Psalm 135:7 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. Psalm 147:8 who covers the sky with clouds, who prepares rain for the earth, who makes grass to grow on the hills. Job 36:27-28 For He draws up drops of water which distill the rain from the mist, / which the clouds pour out and shower abundantly on mankind. He generates the lightning with the rain Job 37:11-13 He loads the clouds with moisture; He scatters His lightning through them. / They swirl about, whirling at His direction, accomplishing all that He commands over the face of all the earth. / Whether for punishment or for His land, He accomplishes this in His loving devotion. Psalm 77:17-18 The clouds poured down water; the skies resounded with thunder; Your arrows flashed back and forth. / Your thunder resounded in the whirlwind; the lightning lit up the world; the earth trembled and quaked. Psalm 18:14 He shot His arrows and scattered the foes; He hurled lightning and routed them. and brings forth the wind from His storehouses. Psalm 104:3-4 laying the beams of His chambers in the waters above, making the clouds His chariot, walking on the wings of the wind. / He makes the winds His messengers, flames of fire His servants. Psalm 78:26 He stirred the east wind from the heavens and drove the south wind by His might. Job 37:9 The tempest comes from its chamber, and the cold from the driving north winds. Job 38:25-27 Who cuts a channel for the flood or clears a path for the thunderbolt, / to bring rain on a barren land, on a desert where no man lives, / to satisfy the parched wasteland and make it sprout with tender grass? Amos 4:13 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.” Isaiah 55:10 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, Job 37:2-5 Listen closely to the thunder of His voice and the rumbling that comes from His mouth. / He unleashes His lightning beneath the whole sky and sends it to the ends of the earth. / Then there comes a roaring sound; He thunders with His majestic voice. He does not restrain the lightning when His voice resounds. … Treasury of Scripture When he utters his voice, there is a multitude of waters in the heavens, and he causes the vapors to ascend from the ends of the earth; he makes lightning with rain, and brings forth the wind out of his treasures. uttereth. Job 37:2-5 Hear attentively the noise of his voice, and the sound that goeth out of his mouth… Job 38:34,35 Canst thou lift up thy voice to the clouds, that abundance of waters may cover thee? … Psalm 18:13 The LORD also thundered in the heavens, and the Highest gave his voice; hail stones and coals of fire. multitude. 1 Kings 18:41,45,46 And Elijah said unto Ahab, Get thee up, eat and drink; for there is a sound of abundance of rain… Job 36:27-33 For he maketh small the drops of water: they pour down rain according to the vapour thereof: … Psalm 135:7 He causeth the vapours to ascend from the ends of the earth; he maketh lightnings for the rain; he bringeth the wind out of his treasuries. maketh. Exodus 9:23 And Moses stretched forth his rod toward heaven: and the LORD sent thunder and hail, and the fire ran along upon the ground; and the LORD rained hail upon the land of Egypt. 1 Samuel 12:17,18 Is it not wheat harvest to day? I will call unto the LORD, and he shall send thunder and rain; that ye may perceive and see that your wickedness is great, which ye have done in the sight of the LORD, in asking you a king… Job 38:25-27,34,35 Who hath divided a watercourse for the overflowing of waters, or a way for the lightning of thunder; … with. Job 38:22 Hast thou entered into the treasures of the snow? or hast thou seen the treasures of the hail, Psalm 135:17 They have ears, but they hear not; neither is there any breath in their mouths. Jump to Previous Ascend Causes Causeth Clouds Earth End Ends Forth Heavens Lightnings Makes Maketh Mist Mists Multitude Rain Rise Sound Storehouses Store-Houses Thunder-Flames Thunders Treasures Treasuries Tumult Uttereth Utters Vapors Vapours Voice Waters WindJump to Next Ascend Causes Causeth Clouds Earth End Ends Forth Heavens Lightnings Makes Maketh Mist Mists Multitude Rain Rise Sound Storehouses Store-Houses Thunder-Flames Thunders Treasures Treasuries Tumult Uttereth Utters Vapors Vapours Voice Waters WindJeremiah 10 1. The unequal comparison of God and idols.17. The prophet exhorts to flee from the calamity to come. 19. He laments the spoil of the tabernacle by foolish pastors. 23. He makes an humble supplication. When He thunders, the waters in the heavens roar; God’s voice is displayed in the force of the storm, and the waters above the earth respond to His command. The heavens and their waters are not independent powers but part of the created order under His rule. Psa 29:3 The voice of the LORD is over the waters;… He causes the clouds to rise from the ends of the earth. From every horizon, God gathers the clouds and directs them where He wills. Rain and cloud cover serve His purposes in sustaining the land and, at times, in bringing judgment. Psa 135:7 He causes the clouds to rise from the ends of the earth.… He generates the lightning with the rain The storm’s lightning and rain come together by God’s ordering. What may bring fear also supplies the water needed for fields, animals, and people. Job 37:11-13 He loads the clouds with moisture; He scatters His lightning… and brings forth the wind from His storehouses. God releases the wind as He directs, showing that even unseen forces are subject to Him. In contrast to lifeless idols, the Lord actively governs the world He made. Psa 104:3-4 laying the beams of His chambers in the waters above… Persons / Places / Events 1. JeremiahA major prophet in the Old Testament, known for his prophecies concerning the judgment and restoration of Israel. He is the author of the Book of Jeremiah. 2. Heavens In this context, it refers to the sky or the firmament, where natural phenomena like thunder, clouds, and lightning occur, demonstrating God's power over creation. 3. Ends of the Earth This phrase signifies the entirety of the earth, emphasizing God's sovereignty and control over all creation. 4. Storehouses A metaphorical term used to describe God's control over natural elements, such as wind, which He can release at His command. 5. The Lord (Yahweh) The central figure in this verse, demonstrating His omnipotence and authority over nature. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty Over CreationThis verse reminds us of God's ultimate control over the natural world. As believers, we can trust in His power and authority, knowing that He governs all things according to His will. The Majesty of God in Nature Observing the natural phenomena described in this verse should lead us to worship and revere God. His creation reflects His majesty and power, inviting us to praise Him. Trust in God's Provision Just as God controls the elements, He also provides for our needs. We can rely on His provision, knowing that He is the source of all good things. God's Power in Our Lives The same power that controls the weather is at work in our lives. We can have confidence in God's ability to guide and sustain us through life's challenges. A Call to Humility Recognizing God's power should humble us, reminding us of our dependence on Him. We are called to submit to His will and trust in His perfect plan. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Jeremiah 10:13?2. How does Jeremiah 10:13 reveal God's power over nature and creation? 3. What does "He makes clouds rise" teach about God's control over weather? 4. How can understanding God's sovereignty in Jeremiah 10:13 strengthen our faith today? 5. Connect Jeremiah 10:13 with Genesis 1:1 on God's role as Creator. 6. How can we trust God's provision, knowing "He sends lightning with the rain"? 7. How does Jeremiah 10:13 reflect God's sovereignty over nature and the universe? 8. What historical context influenced the writing of Jeremiah 10:13? 9. How does Jeremiah 10:13 challenge the belief in other gods or idols? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 10? (13) A multitude of waters.--Better, a rush of waters, following on the thunder, which is thought of as the voice of God (comp. Psalm 29:3). The prophet finds the tokens of Almighty Power alike in the fixed order of the Cosmos and its most catastrophic perturbations. The strict construction of the Hebrew gives, At the voice of His giving the roar of waters. He maketh lightnings.--The last half of the verse agrees verbally with Psalm 135:7 (where see Note), and one is obviously a quotation from the other, or both from some common source. We have no data, however, for saying which is the older of the two. The idea of the "treasure chambers" from which the winds are brought appears in Job 38:22. Verse 13. - When he uttereth his voice, etc. The phrase is difficult, but the Authorized Version probably gives the right sense. God's "voice" is the thunder (Psalm 29:3), which is accompanied by the gathering of heavy clouds ("His pavilion round about him," Psalm 18:11). He causeth the vapors to ascend, etc.; the storm-clouds coming up more and more thickly from the horizon. From this point the verse agrees with Psalm 135:7 (the psalm is full of such reminiscences, and is obviously very late). Lightning's with rain; rather, for the rain. The lightning's are, as it were, the heralds or attendants of the rain. The wind out of his treasures; a noble figure, used elsewhere of the snow and hail (Job 38:22), and of the waters of the sea (Psalm 33:7). Jeremiah 10:13 pulls back the curtain on everyday weather to show the personal, active rule of God. Thunder, waters above, clouds, lightning, rain, and wind are not random; they originate in His deliberate, benevolent governance. The verse confronts idolatry by revealing a Creator whose power spans heaven and earth yet whose providence sustains life. Recognizing His hand in the skies invites humble trust and wholehearted worship.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew When He thunders,לְק֨וֹל (lə·qō·wl) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 6963: A voice, sound the waters מַ֙יִם֙ (ma·yim) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 4325: Water, juice, urine, semen in the heavens בַּשָּׁמַ֔יִם (baš·šā·ma·yim) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 8064: Heaven, sky roar, הֲמ֥וֹן (hă·mō·wn) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1995: A noise, tumult, crowd, disquietude, wealth and He causes the clouds נְשִׂאִ֖ים (nə·śi·’îm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 5387: An exalted one, a king, sheik, a rising mist to rise וַיַּעֲלֶ֥ה (way·ya·‘ă·leh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5927: To ascend, in, actively from the ends מִקְצֵ֣ה (miq·ṣêh) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 7097: End, extremity of the earth. הָאָ֑רֶץ (hā·’ā·reṣ) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 776: Earth, land He sends עָשָׂ֔ה (‘ā·śāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6213: To do, make lightning בְּרָקִ֤ים (bə·rā·qîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 1300: Lightning, a gleam, a flashing sword with the rain לַמָּטָר֙ (lam·mā·ṭār) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4306: Rain and brings וַיּ֥וֹצֵא (way·yō·w·ṣê) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3318: To go, bring, out, direct and proxim the wind ר֖וּחַ (rū·aḥ) Noun - common singular Strong's 7307: Wind, breath, exhalation, life, anger, unsubstantiality, a region of the sky, spirit from His storehouses. מֵאֹצְרֹתָֽיו׃ (mê·’ō·ṣə·rō·ṯāw) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 214: Treasure, store, a treasury, storehouse Additonal Resources Jeremiah 10:13 Blue Letter BibleJeremiah 10:13 Bible Gateway Jeremiah 10:13 Bible.com Jeremiah 10:13 NIV |
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