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Read Job 15:2. To which type of wind is Job referring, and how does it play a role in what he is saying?
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The Hot East wind is also known as a Khamsin wind. People did not like the wind because in brought hot temperatures and filled the air with fine dust and sand. T
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Job refers to a hot east wind which would evaporate ground water sources quickly. East winds in the Bible are often connected with scorching heat, dry temperatures, famine, withering and dry land.
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“Should his vain and useless knowledge puff him up with pride and self-conceit?” (Benson Commentary) In Acts 27: 14, the wind reference is a literal wind that could be felt and was damaging. The wind referred to in Job 15:2 is a figurative way of referring to the self-indulgence of Job talking uselessly to justify himself.
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Job is referring to the Khansin winds which are very dangerous. This type of wind produces both a dust and haze which it makes it difficult for trading goods and travel.
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He is referring to the east wind, a very dry scorching wind that cooked the crops. He is saying that just blowing is pointless and can be damaging
