He caused an east wind to blow in the heaven: and by his power he brought in the south wind.
Parallel translations
- WEB He caused the east wind to blow in the sky. By his power he guided the south wind.
- BSB He stirred the east wind from the heavens and drove the south wind by His might.
- NKJV He caused an east wind to blow in the heavens; And by His power He brought in the south wind.
- NASB He made the east wind blow in the sky And by His power He directed the south wind.
- NLT He released the east wind in the heavens and guided the south wind by his mighty power.
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Quick answer
God commanded the winds to bring meat to the people, showing His sovereign control over creation. He bends nature to serve His purposes.
Overview
The Lord 'caused the east wind' and 'guided the south wind' to bring quail. The verse stresses His mastery over the elements, directing the winds by His power. The God who rules wind and sea is the same Lord whom Christ revealed when He stilled the storm, demonstrating His divine authority over creation.
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Cross-references · 2
- Num 11:31And there went forth a wind from the LORD, and brought quails from the sea, and let them fall by the camp, as it were a day’s journey on this side, and as it were a day’s journey on the other side, round about the camp, and as it were two cubits high upon the face of the earth.
- Ps 135:7He 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.
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