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. When He thundersThe phrase "When He thunders" evokes the image of God's powerful voice, often associated with divine authority and majesty. In Hebrew, the word for thunder is "ra'am," which is used throughout the Old Testament to signify God's presence and power. Thunder, as a natural phenomenon, is beyond human control, symbolizing God's sovereignty over creation. This imagery reminds us of God's omnipotence and His ability to command the elements, reinforcing the belief that He is the ultimate authority over the universe. the waters in the heavens roar
This phrase highlights the majestic and awe-inspiring nature of God's creation. The "waters in the heavens" can be understood as the celestial waters or the atmospheric phenomena that God controls. The Hebrew word for "roar" is "hamah," which conveys a sense of tumult and agitation, much like the sound of a storm. This imagery serves to remind believers of God's control over the natural world, emphasizing His role as the Creator who orchestrates the forces of nature for His purposes. and He causes the clouds to rise from the ends of the earth
Here, the phrase underscores God's omnipresence and His ability to influence the entire earth. The "clouds" are often seen as symbols of God's presence and guidance, as seen in the Exodus narrative where God led the Israelites with a pillar of cloud. The "ends of the earth" signifies the vastness of God's reach and His dominion over all creation. This phrase reassures believers of God's constant presence and His active role in the world, orchestrating events according to His divine will. He makes lightning for the rain
This phrase illustrates God's intricate design and control over the weather. Lightning and rain are natural phenomena that are essential for life, and their occurrence is depicted as being under God's command. The Hebrew word for "lightning" is "baraq," which is often associated with God's power and judgment. This imagery serves as a reminder of God's provision and His ability to sustain life through the natural order He established. and brings the wind from His storehouses
The final phrase emphasizes God's sovereignty over the elements. The "wind" is often seen as a symbol of God's Spirit and His active presence in the world. The concept of "storehouses" suggests that God has an abundant supply of resources at His disposal, which He uses to fulfill His purposes. This imagery reassures believers of God's providence and His ability to provide for His creation, reinforcing the belief in His omnipotence and benevolence. 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. HeavensIn 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 EarthThis phrase signifies the entirety of the earth, emphasizing God's sovereignty and control over all creation. 4. StorehousesA 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 NatureObserving 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 ProvisionJust 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 LivesThe 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 HumilityRecognizing 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 1. How does understanding God's control over nature, as described in Jeremiah 10:13, impact your view of His sovereignty in your personal life? 2. In what ways can observing the natural world lead you to a deeper worship and reverence for God? 3. How can you apply the truth of God's provision, as seen in His control over the elements, to areas of need or uncertainty in your life? 4. Reflect on a time when you experienced God's power in your life. How does this relate to the power described in Jeremiah 10:13? 5. How can acknowledging God's authority over creation encourage you to live a life of humility and submission to His will? Connections to Other Scriptures Psalm 135:7This verse echoes the themes in Jeremiah 10:13, describing God's control over the weather and natural elements, reinforcing His sovereignty. Job 38:22-30These verses describe God's command over the weather, including snow, hail, and rain, highlighting His wisdom and power in creation. Amos 4:13This passage speaks of God forming the mountains and creating the wind, further illustrating His creative power and authority over the natural world. People Jacob, Jeremiah, TarshishPlaces Tarshish, Uphaz, ZionTopics Ascend, Bringeth, Brings, Causes, Causeth, Clouds, Ends, Forth, Giveth, Giving, Heavens, Lightning, Lightnings, Makes, Maketh, Massing, Mist, Mists, Multitude, Rain, Rise, Roar, Sends, Storehouses, Store-houses, Thunder-flames, Treasures, Treasuries, Tumult, Uttereth, Utters, Vapors, Vapours, Voice, Waters, WindDictionary of Bible Themes Jeremiah 10:13 4060 nature
4805 clouds
4844 rain
4852 thunder
4854 weather, God's sovereignty
4860 wind
5558 storing Jeremiah 10:11-13 1325 God, the Creator Jeremiah 10:12-13 4203 earth, the Library May 16. "It is not in Man that Walketh to Direct his Steps" (Jer. x. 23).
"It is not in man that walketh to direct his steps" (Jer. x. 23). United to Jesus Christ as your Redeemer, you are accepted in the Beloved. He does not merely take my place as a man and settle my debts. He does that and more. He comes to give a perfect ideal of what a man should be. He is the model man, not for us to copy, for that would only bring discouragement and utter failure; but He will come and copy Himself in us. If Christ lives in me, I am another Christ. I am not like Him, but I have the …
Rev. A. B. Simpson—Days of Heaven Upon Earth Possessing and Possessed
'The portion of Jacob is not like them--for He is the former of all things: and Israel is the tribe of His inheritance. The Lord of Hosts is His name.'--JER. x. 16, R.V. Here we have set forth a reciprocal possession. We possess God, He possesses us. We are His inheritance, He is our portion. I am His; He is mine. This mutual ownership is the very living centre of all religion. Without it there is no relation of any depth between God and us. How much profounder such a conception is than the shallow …
Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture An Instructive Truth
"O Lord, I know that the way of man is not in himself: it is not in man that walketh to direct his steps."--Jeremiah 10:23. This declaration follows after Jeremiah's lamentation over the Lord's ancient people, who were about to be carried captive into Babylon. The prophet speaks of a fact that was well known to him. It is always well, brethren, to know the truth, and to know it so certainly that you are able to remember it just when you most need it. There are some people, who are very much like …
Charles Haddon Spurgeon—Spurgeon's Sermons Volume 50: 1904 Dwight -- the Sovereignty of God
Timothy Dwight was born at Northampton, Massachusetts, in 1752. He graduated from Yale in 1769, served as chaplain in the army during the Revolutionary War and was chosen president of his university in 1795. He died, after holding that office for twelve years, in 1817. Lyman Beecher, who attributed his conversion to him, says: "He was of noble form, with a noble head and body, and had one of the sweetest smiles that ever you saw. When I heard him preach on 'the harvest is passed, the summer is ended, …
Grenville Kleiser—The world's great sermons, Volume 3 Of the Exercises of a Religious Man
The life of a Christian ought to be adorned with all virtues, that he may be inwardly what he outwardly appeareth unto men. And verily it should be yet better within than without, for God is a discerner of our heart, Whom we must reverence with all our hearts wheresoever we are, and walk pure in His presence as do the angels. We ought daily to renew our vows, and to kindle our hearts to zeal, as if each day were the first day of our conversion, and to say, "Help me, O God, in my good resolutions, …
Thomas A Kempis—Imitation of Christ Of Hiding Our Grace under the Guard of Humility
"My Son, it is better and safer for thee to hide the grace of devotion, and not to lift thyself up on high, nor to speak much thereof, nor to value it greatly; but rather to despise thyself, and to fear as though this grace were given to one unworthy thereof. Nor must thou depend too much upon this feeling, for it can very quickly be turned into its opposite. Think when thou art in a state of grace how miserable and poor thou art wont to be without grace. Nor is there advance in spiritual life …
Thomas A Kempis—Imitation of Christ A Wise Desire
I remember once going to a chapel where this happened to be the text, and the good man who occupied the pulpit was more than a little of an Arminian. Therefore, when he commenced, he said, "This passage refers entirely to our temporal inheritance. It has nothing whatever to do with our everlasting destiny: for," said he, "We do not want Christ to choose for us in the matter of heaven or hell. It is so plain and easy that every man who has a grain of common sense will choose heaven; and any person …
Charles Haddon Spurgeon—Spurgeon's Sermons Volume 1: 1855 "And Hereby we do Know that we Know Him, if we Keep his Commandments. "
1 John ii. 3.--"And hereby we do know that we know him, if we keep his commandments." This age pretends to much knowledge beyond former ages, knowledge, I say, not only in other natural arts and sciences, but especially in religion. Whether there be any great advancement in other knowledge, and improvement of that which was, to a further extent and clearness, I cannot judge, but I believe there is not much of it in this nation, nor do we so much pretend to it. But, we talk of the enlargements of …
Hugh Binning—The Works of the Rev. Hugh Binning "Hear the Word of the Lord, Ye Rulers of Sodom, Give Ear unto the Law of Our God, Ye People of Gomorrah,"
Isaiah i. 10, 11, &c.--"Hear the word of the Lord, ye rulers of Sodom, give ear unto the law of our God, ye people of Gomorrah," &c. It is strange to think what mercy is mixed with the most wrath like strokes and threatenings. There is no prophet whose office and commission is only for judgment, nay, to speak the truth, it is mercy that premises threatenings. The entering of the law, both in the commands and curses, is to make sin abound, that grace may superabound, so that both rods and threatenings …
Hugh Binning—The Works of the Rev. Hugh Binning How Christ is the Way in General, "I am the Way. "
We come now to speak more particularly to the words; and, first, Of his being a way. Our design being to point at the way of use-making of Christ in all our necessities, straits, and difficulties which are in our way to heaven; and particularly to point out the way how believers should make use of Christ in all their particular exigencies; and so live by faith in him, walk in him, grow up in him, advance and march forward toward glory in him. It will not be amiss to speak of this fulness of Christ …
John Brown (of Wamphray)—Christ The Way, The Truth, and The Life Meditations for Household Piety.
1. If thou be called to the government of a family, thou must not hold it sufficient to serve God and live uprightly in thy own person, unless thou cause all under thy charge to do the same with thee. For the performance of this duty God was so well pleased with Abraham, that he would not hide from him his counsel: "For," saith God, "I know him that he will command his sons and his household after him that they keep the way of the Lord, to do righteousness and judgment, that the Lord may bring upon …
Lewis Bayly—The Practice of Piety "For if Ye Live after the Flesh, Ye Shall Die; but if Ye through the Spirit do Mortify the Deeds of the Body, Ye Shall Live.
Rom. viii. s 13, 14.--"For if ye live after the flesh, ye shall die; but if ye through the Spirit do mortify the deeds of the body, ye shall live. For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God." The life and being of many things consists in union,--separate them, and they remain not the same, or they lose their virtue. It is much more thus in Christianity, the power and life of it consists in the union of these things that God hath conjoined, so that if any man pretend to …
Hugh Binning—The Works of the Rev. Hugh Binning The Creation
Q-7: WHAT ARE THE DECREES OF GOD? A: The decrees of God are his eternal purpose, according to the counsel of his will, whereby, for his own glory, he has foreordained whatsoever shall come to pass. I have already spoken something concerning the decrees of God under the attribute of his immutability. God is unchangeable in his essence, and he-is unchangeable in his decrees; his counsel shall stand. He decrees the issue of all things, and carries them on to their accomplishment by his providence; I …
Thomas Watson—A Body of Divinity God's Sovereignty and Prayer
"If we ask anything according to His will, He heareth us" (1 John 5:14). Throughout this book it has been our chief aim to exalt the Creator and abase the creature. The well-nigh universal tendency now, is to magnify man and dishonour and degrade God. On every hand it will be found that, when spiritual things are under discussion, the human side and element is pressed and stressed, and the Divine side, if not altogether ignored, is relegated to the background. This holds true of very much of the …
Arthur W. Pink—The Sovereignty of God Jeremiah
The interest of the book of Jeremiah is unique. On the one hand, it is our most reliable and elaborate source for the long period of history which it covers; on the other, it presents us with prophecy in its most intensely human phase, manifesting itself through a strangely attractive personality that was subject to like doubts and passions with ourselves. At his call, in 626 B.C., he was young and inexperienced, i. 6, so that he cannot have been born earlier than 650. The political and religious …
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