God speaks from the storm. Job is invited to enter into the primordial mystery of the cosmos. First, the foundation of the earth is described as a house built according to a detailed architectural plan (38:4-7). After discussing the basic structure of the cosmos, the Lord returns to the mysteries of the universe, particularly atmospheric phenomena (38:22-30). God’s interests go far beyond the small world of Job’s human concerns. His creative power also manifests his providence. Can Job produce rain, wrapping himself in the storm cloud as in a cloak? (38:34f). Truly, the Lord has created everything with wisdom (38:33-38; cf. Prov 3:18-20; 18:22-30; Ps 104:24). The rest of the discourse is devoted to the animal world (38:39-39:30). It suggests that the Lord not only knows the animals, but also has them under his control, and this is a blessing for humanity. Thus end the two parts of the first discourse, with which the Lord responds to Job’s accusation that there is no plan or providence in the world.