Job 11:9
The measure thereof is longer than the earth, And broader than the sea.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
The measure thereof is longer than the earth, and broader than the sea.
In Context
8'Tis high as heaven, what canst thou do? Deeper than hell, what canst thou know?
10If he apprehend, and bind, and bring to trial, Who shall oppose him?
Cross References
Job 33:12Behold, in this thou art not right; I will answer thee; For God is greater than man.
Psalms 65:5By wonderful deeds dost thou answer us in thy goodness, O God, our salvation! Who art the confidence of all the ends of the earth, And of the most distant seas!
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 →