31:37 The Lord says, “I will not reject all the descendants of Israel
because of all that they have done. 1
That could only happen if the heavens above could be measured
or the foundations of the earth below could all be explored,” 2
says the Lord. 3
51:16 When his voice thunders, the waters in the heavens roar.
He makes the clouds rise from the far-off horizons.
He makes the lightning flash out in the midst of the rain.
He unleashes the wind from the places where he stores it.
1 sn This answers Jeremiah’s question in 14:19.
2 tn Heb “If the heavens above could be measured or the foundations of the earth below be explored, then also I could reject all the seed of Israel for all they have done.”
3 tn Heb “Oracle of the