26 Indeed, God is great—beyond our knowledge; the number of His years is unsearchable. 27 For He draws up drops of water which distill the rain from the mist, 28 which the clouds pour out and shower abundantly on mankind.
Job 36:26–28
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Job 26:7–9
7 He stretches out the north over empty space; He hangs the earth upon nothing. 8 He wraps up the waters in His clouds, yet the clouds do not burst under their own weight. 9 He covers the face of the full moon, spreading over it His cloud.
Proverbs 3:19–21
19 The LORD founded the earth by wisdom and established the heavens by understanding. 20 By His knowledge the watery depths were broken open, and the clouds dripped with dew. 21 My son, do not lose sight of this: Preserve sound judgment and discernment.
Job 37:10–12
10 By the breath of God the ice is formed and the watery expanses are frozen. 11 He loads the clouds with moisture; He scatters His lightning through them. 12 They swirl about, whirling at His direction, accomplishing all that He commands over the face of all the earth.
Psalms 147:7–9
7 Sing to the LORD with thanksgiving; make music on the harp to our God, 8 who covers the sky with clouds, who prepares rain for the earth, who makes grass to grow on the hills. 9 He provides food for the animals, and for the young ravens when they call.
Job 5:9–11
9 the One who does great and unsearchable things, wonders without number. 10 He gives rain to the earth and sends water upon the fields. 11 He sets the lowly on high, so that mourners are lifted to safety.
Sirach 43:13–15
13 By his commandment, he makes the snow fall and swiftly sends the lightnings of his judgment. (WEB) 14 Therefore the storehouses are opened, and clouds fly out like birds. (WEB) 15 By his mighty power, he makes the clouds strong and the hailstones are broken in pieces. (WEB)
Psalms 104:12–14
12 The birds of the air nest beside the springs; they sing among the branches. 13 He waters the mountains from His chambers; the earth is satisfied by the fruit of His works. 14 He makes the grass grow for the livestock and provides crops for man to cultivate, bringing…
2 Baruch 21:7–9
7 flame and fire, which stand around Thy throne Thou rulest with indignation. To Thee only (2BA) 8 does this belong that Thou shouldst do forth with whatsoever Thou dost wish. Who causest the drops of rain to rain by number upon the earth, and alone knowest the consumma… (2BA)
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