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Job 38:16 - Meaning and Application

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Translation: King James Version

" Hast thou entered into the springs of the sea? or hast thou walked in the search of the depth? "

Job 38:16

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14 It is turned as clay to the seal; and they stand as a garment.

15 And from the wicked their light is withholden, and the high arm shall be broken.

16 Hast thou entered into the springs of the sea? or hast thou walked in the search of the depth?

17 Have the gates of death been opened unto thee? or hast thou seen the doors of the shadow of death?

18 Hast thou perceived the breadth of the earth? declare if thou knowest it all.

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From This Chapter

Job 38:1

"Then the LORD answered Job out of the whirlwind, and said,"

Job 38:2

"Who is this that darkeneth counsel by words without knowledge?"

Job 38:3

"Gird up now thy loins like a man; for I will demand of thee, and answer thou me."

Job 38:4

"Where wast thou when I laid the foundations of the earth? declare, if thou hast understanding."

Job 38:5

"Who hath laid the measures thereof, if thou knowest? or who hath stretched the line upon it?"

Job 38:6

"Whereupon are the foundations thereof fastened? or who laid the corner stone thereof;"

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