The foundations of heaven quake, astounded at His rebuke.
Parallel translations
- WEB The pillars of heaven tremble and are astonished at his rebuke.
- KJV The pillars of heaven tremble and are astonished at his reproof.
- NKJV The pillars of heaven tremble, And are astonished at His rebuke.
- NASB “The pillars of heaven tremble And are amazed at His rebuke.
- NLT The foundations of heaven tremble; they shudder at his rebuke.
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Quick answer
The pillars of heaven shake and are stunned at God's rebuke. It matters because even the firmest structures of creation tremble before Him.
Overview
Job pictures the heavens themselves, imagined as supported on pillars, quaking at God's mere rebuke. The poetic image conveys creation's utter dependence on and reverence before its Maker. If the foundations of the sky tremble at His word, how much more should mortals bow before Him in worship.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 7
- 1 Sam 2:8He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the ash heap. He seats them among princes and bestows on them a throne of honor. For the foundations of the earth are the LORD’s, and upon them He has set the world.
- Ps 18:7Then the earth shook and quaked, and the foundations of the mountains trembled; they were shaken because He burned with anger.
- Hag 2:21“Tell Zerubbabel governor of Judah that I am about to shake the heavens and the earth:
- Job 15:15If God puts no trust in His holy ones, if even the heavens are not pure in His eyes,
- Heb 12:26–27At that time His voice shook the earth, but now He has promised, “Once more I will shake not only the earth, but heaven as well.”
- Rev 20:11Then I saw a great white throne and the One seated on it. Earth and heaven fled from His presence, and no place was found for them.
- 2 Pet 3:10But the Day of the Lord will come like a thief. The heavens will disappear with a roar, the elements will be destroyed by fire, and the earth and its works will be laid bare.
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