Job 11:9
Longer than the earth, is the measure thereof, and broader than the sea.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
The measure thereof is longer than the earth, and broader than the sea.
In Context
8The heights of the heavens, what canst thou do? Depths deeper than hades, what canst thou know?
10If he sweep on, or shut up, or call together, Who then shall hinder him?
Cross References
Job 33:12Lo! in this, thou hast not been right—let me answer thee, For, GOD, is greater than, man.
Psalms 65:5By things reverend in righteousness, wilt thou answer us, O God of our salvation, The confidence of all the ends of the earth, And of the sea far away;
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 →