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Job 38:4 Meaning

Where wast thou when I laid the foundations of the earth? declare, if thou hast understanding.

Context Explained

2Who is this that darkeneth counsel by words without knowledge?

3Gird up now thy loins like a man; for I will demand of thee, and answer thou me.

4Where wast thou when I laid the foundations of the earth? declare, if thou hast understanding.

5Who hath laid the measures thereof, if thou knowest? or who hath stretched the line upon it?

6Whereupon are the foundations thereof fastened? or who laid the corner stone thereof;

Key Themes

creationauthoritywisdom

Related Cross References

  • Psalm 102:25

    Both verses discuss God's role in the creation of the earth.

  • Proverbs 8:29

    This verse highlights God's wisdom in laying the foundations of the earth.

  • Colossians 1:16

    This verse affirms Christ's role in creation, connecting to Job's inquiry about the earth's foundations.

Source: Job 38:4