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Job 34:13 — Meaning and Application

King James Version

“Who hath given him a charge over the earth? or who hath disposed the whole world? {the whole: Heb. all of it?}”

Job 34:13

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Understanding the surrounding verses prevents misinterpretation:

11

For the work of a man shall he render unto him, and cause every man to find according to {his} ways.

12

Yea, surely God will not do wickedly, neither will the Almighty pervert judgment.

13

Who hath given him a charge over the earth? or who hath disposed the whole world? {the whole: Heb. all of it?}

14

If he set his heart upon man, {if} he gather unto himself his spirit and his breath; {man: Heb. him}

15

All flesh shall perish together, and man shall turn again unto dust.

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