Job 11:9

9 Their measure is longer than the earth and wider than the sea.

Job 11:9 in Other Translations

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

9 Its measure is longer than the earth and broader than the sea.

9 It is broader than the earth and wider than the sea.

9 Stretching farther than earth's horizons, far wider than the endless ocean.

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

9 It is longer than the earth and wider than the sea.

9 Their measure is longer than the earth and wider than the sea.

9 They are longer than the earth. They are wider than the ocean.

Job 11:9 Meaning and Commentary

Job 11:9

The measure thereof [is] longer than the earth, and broader
than the sea.
] Length is generally ascribed to the earth, and width to the sea; the ends of the earth are used for a great distance, and the sea is called the great and wide sea; see ^F11 ( Psalms 72:1 ) ( 104:25 ) ; but God and his perfections, particularly his wisdom and understanding, are infinite, ( Psalms 147:5 ) ; and will admit of no dimensions; as his love, so his wisdom, has an height which cannot be reached, a depth that cannot be fathomed, and a length and breadth immeasurable; see ( Ephesians 3:18 ) ; from hence it appears that God is omniscient, omnipresent, and incomprehensible; and since he is to be found in Christ, and in him only, it is in vain for us to seek for him elsewhere: next the sovereignty of God is discoursed of.

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FOOTNOTES:

F11 "Quid oceano longius inveriri potest", Cicero. Orat. 36.

Job 11:9 In-Context

7 “Can you fathom the mysteries of God? Can you probe the limits of the Almighty?

8 They are higher than the heavens above—what can you do? They are deeper than the depths below—what can you know?

9 Their measure is longer than the earth and wider than the sea.

10 “If he comes along and confines you in prison and convenes a court, who can oppose him?

11 Surely he recognizes deceivers; and when he sees evil, does he not take note?

Cross References

• 1. Ephesians 3:19-20
• 2. Job 22:12; Job 35:5; Job 36:26; Job 37:5,23; Isaiah 40:26