Time after Pentecost · Proper 7 · Year B
Job 38:1-11
The Lord Answers Job from the Whirlwind
June 20, 2027
Overview & Insights
"Where were you when I laid the foundation of the earth?" (Job 38:4)
The Lord finally answers Job out of the storm with a series of questions about creation, including who set the boundaries of the sea. God's speech reframes Job's suffering within the vast mystery of the created order.
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Commentary
Commentary on Job 38:1-11 Working Preacher
Luther Seminary exegesis of God's answer from the whirlwind, paired with Jesus calming the sea.
Job 38: The Lord Answers Job Enduring Word · David Guzik
David Guzik's verse by verse evangelical commentary on God's questions from the whirlwind.
Job Commentaries Precept Austin
A deep gathering of word studies and cross references across Job, including the LORD's answer from the whirlwind.
Job 38:1 Commentaries BibleHub
Aggregates classic commentaries on the foundations of the earth and the bounded sea in one place.
Job 38, Expository Notes StudyLight
Thomas Constable's expository notes on God's challenge to Job out of the whirlwind.
Background & Word Study
Job 38 in Hebrew Sefaria
The Hebrew text with English alongside and traditional Jewish commentary links.
Job 38:1 Hebrew Interlinear BibleHub
Hebrew word by word with parsing and Strong's numbers for close study.
Enter the Bible: Job Enter the Bible
Luther Seminary background on Job and its wrestling with suffering and divine wisdom.
Book of Job Overview BibleProject
An animated overview of Job and God's answer from the whirlwind.
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