Job 26:5 Meaning
Dead things are formed from under the waters, and the inhabitants thereof.
Context Explained
3How hast thou counselled him that hath no wisdom? and how hast thou plentifully declared the thing as it is?
4To whom hast thou uttered words? and whose spirit came from thee?
5Dead things are formed from under the waters, and the inhabitants thereof.
6Hell is naked before him, and destruction hath no covering.
7He stretcheth out the north over the empty place, and hangeth the earth upon nothing.
Key Themes
creationdeathmystery
Related Cross References
Genesis 1:21
Both verses discuss the creation of life in the waters.
Psalm 104:25
Both passages reflect on the wonders of God's creation in the depths.
Revelation 20:13
Revelation speaks of the dead being raised, connecting to the theme of death in Job.
Source: Job 26:5