Job 11:9

Longer than the earth is its measure, and broader than the sea.

Leeser Tanakh

In The King James Version

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

In Context

8It is as high as heaven; what canst thou effect? it is deeper than the nether world; what canst thou know?

10If he pass by, and surrender [one to suffering], and call together an assembly, who can hinder him?

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Cross References

Job 33:12Behold, In this thou art not just: I will answer thee; for God is far greater than a mortal.

Psalms 65:5(65:6) With terrific deeds in righteousness wilt thou answer us, O God of our salvation, who art the confidence of all the ends of the earth, and of the sea, that are far away;

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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