He causeth it to come, whether for correction, or for his land, or for mercy.
The verse stands within a portrayal of divine government over the weather and of wonderful workings that human minds cannot fully trace. It belongs to the evidence that the majesty and wisdom displayed in such workings lie beyond human comprehension.
He causes storms to come with purpose, whether for correction, for his land, or for mercy. Throughout the world He directs rain and lightning to fulfill those ends. The ends are to correct, to benefit and care for His earth and land, and to exercise mercy and loving-kindness.
The verse stands within a portrayal of divine government over the weather and of wonderful workings that human minds cannot fully trace. It belongs to the evidence that the majesty and wisdom displayed in such workings lie beyond human comprehension.
He causes storms to come with purpose, whether for correction, for his land, or for mercy. Throughout the world He directs rain and lightning to fulfill those ends. The ends are to correct, to benefit and care for His earth and land, and to exercise mercy and loving-kindness.