Job 11:9

Longer in measure than the earth, and wider than the sea.

Bible in Basic English

In The King James Version

The measure thereof is longer than the earth, and broader than the sea.

In Context

8They are higher than heaven; what is there for you to do? deeper than the underworld, and outside your knowledge;

10If he goes on his way, shutting a man up and putting him to death, who may make him go back from his purpose?

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Cross References

Job 33:12Truly, in saying this you are wrong; for God is greater than man.

Psalms 65:5\65:4\Happy is the man of your selection, to whom you give a resting-place in your house; we will be full of the good things out of your holy place.

Matthew Henry on Job 11:8-13

7 Canst thou by searching find out God? canst thou find out the Almighty unto perfection? 8 It is as high as heaven; what canst thou do? deeper than hell; what canst thou know? 9 The measure thereof is longer than the earth, and broader than the sea. 10 If he cut off, and shut up, or gather together, then who can hinder him? 11 For he knoweth vain men: he seeth wickedness also; will he not then consider it? 12 For vain man would be wise, though man be born like a wild ass's colt. Zophar here speaks very good… Read the whole commentary →

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