Key Verse Spotlight
Job 26:12 — Meaning and Application
King James Version
“He divideth the sea with his power, and by his understanding he smiteth through the proud. {the proud: Heb. pride}”
Job 26:12
Verse in Context
Understanding the surrounding verses prevents misinterpretation:
He hath compassed the waters with bounds, until the day and night come to an end. {until...: Heb. until the end of light with darkness}
The pillars of heaven tremble and are astonished at his reproof.
He divideth the sea with his power, and by his understanding he smiteth through the proud. {the proud: Heb. pride}
By his spirit he hath garnished the heavens; his hand hath formed the crooked serpent.
Lo, these {are} parts of his ways: but how little a portion is heard of him? but the thunder of his power who can understand?
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