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Job 11:9

Job 11:9
The measure thereof is longer than the earth, and broader than the sea.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

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…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

The measure thereof is longer than the earth - The measure of the knowledge of God. The extent of the earth would be one of the longest measures known to the ancients. Yet it is now impossible to…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Job 11:7-12

Zophar here speaks very good things concerning God and his greatness and glory, concerning man and his vanity and folly: these two compared together, and duly considered, will have a powerful…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Job 11:7-12

Panegyric on the Divine Wisdom or Omniscience. This wisdom cannot be fathomed by man (Job 11:11). It fills all things (Job 11:8-9). And this explains the sudden calamities that befall men, for God…

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