Job 11:9
The measure thereof is longer then the earth, and it is broader then the sea.
Geneva Bible 1599
In The King James Version
The measure thereof is longer than the earth, and broader than the sea.
In Context
8The heauens are hie, what canst thou doe? it is deeper then the hell, how canst thou know it?
10If hee cut off and shut vp, or gather together, who can turne him backe?
Cross References
Job 33:12Behold, in this hast thou not done right: I will answere thee, that God is greater then man.
Psalms 65:5O God of our saluation, thou wilt answere vs with fearefull signes in thy righteousnes, O thou the hope of all the ends of the earth, and of them that are farre off in 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 →