Job 11:9
Its measure is longer than the earth, 1 and wider than the sea. 1
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
The measure thereof is longer than the earth, and broader than the sea.
In Context
8The matter is as high as heaven; what can you do? 1 It is deeper than Sheol; what can you know? 1
10If he passes through and shuts anyone up, 1 if he calls anyone to judgment, then who can stop him? 1
Cross References
Job 33:12See, in this you are not right—I will answer you, 1 for God is greater than man. 1
Psalms 65:5In righteousness you will answer us by doing amazing things, 1 God of our salvation; 1 you who are hope of all the ends of the earth 1 and of those who are far across the sea. 1
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 →