Job 11:9
Its measure is longer than the earth, and broader than the sea.
World English Bible Classic
In The King James Version
The measure thereof is longer than the earth, and broader than the sea.
In Context
8They are high as heaven. What can you do? They are deeper than Sheol. What can you know?
10If he passes by, or confines, or convenes a court, then who can oppose him?
Cross References
Job 33:12“Behold, I will answer you. In this you are not just, for God is greater than man.
Psalms 65:5By awesome deeds of righteousness, you answer us, God of our salvation. You who are the hope of all the ends of the earth, of those who are far away on the sea.
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 →