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Job 26:12 — Meaning and Application
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King James Version
" He divideth the sea with his power, and by his understanding he smiteth through the proud. "
Job 26:12
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He hath compassed the waters with bounds, until the day and night come to an end.
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.
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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Job 26:1
"But Job answered and said,"
Job 26:2
"How hast thou helped him that is without power? how savest thou the arm that hath no strength?"
Job 26:3
"How hast thou counselled him that hath no wisdom? and how hast thou plentifully declared the thing as it is?"
Job 26:4
"To whom hast thou uttered words? and whose spirit came"
Job 26:5
"Dead things are formed from under the waters, and the inhabitants"
Job 26:6
"Hell is naked before him, and destruction hath no covering."
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