Job 11:9
His measure is longer than the earth and wider than the sea.
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
The measure thereof is longer than the earth, and broader than the sea.
In Context
8He is higher than heaven, and what will you do? He is deeper than hell, but how will you know?
10If he overturns all things, or packs them together, who will contradict him?
Cross References
Job 33:12Therefore, it is for this reason that you have not been justified. For I tell you that God is greater than man.
Psalms 65:5Draw near and see the works of God, who is terrible in his counsels over the sons of men.
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 →