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Job 11:9

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

King James Version

In Context

8It is as high as heaven; what canst thou do? deeper than hell; what canst thou know?

10If he cut off, and shut up, or gather together, then who can hinder him?

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Cross References

Job 33:12Behold, in this thou art not just: I will answer thee, that God is greater than man.

Psalms 65:5By terrible things in righteousness wilt thou answer us, O God of our salvation; who art the confidence of all the ends of the earth, and of them that are afar off upon 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 →

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