What does Job 38:18 mean?

Job 38:18 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Job 38:18 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

Hast thou perceived the breadth of the earth? declare if thou knowest it all.

16Hast thou entered into the springs of the sea? or hast thou walked in the search of the depth?

17Have the gates of death been opened unto thee? or hast thou seen the doors of the shadow of death?

18Hast thou perceived the breadth of the earth? declare if thou knowest it all.

19Where is the way where light dwelleth? and as for darkness, where is the place thereof,

20That thou shouldest take it to the bound thereof, and that thou shouldest know the paths to the house thereof?

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