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Job 5:10

The Pulpit Commentary on Job 5:10

The Pulpit Commentary · Joseph S. Exell and contributors · Public domain

Rain.

I. GOD'S CREATURE.

1. Made by God (; ; ).

2. Sent by God (; ; ).

3. Withheld by God (; ; ).

II. EARTH'S SERVANT.

1. Cleansing the atmosphere.

2. Fertilizing the soil.

3. Filling the riverses 4 Moderating the heat,

III. MAN'S TEACHER.

1. A symbol of truth (; :10).

2. An emblem of grace (; ; ).

3. A picture of prosperity ().

Learn:

1. To value the gift ().

2. To fear the Giver () of rain.

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