Job 38:5
“Who hath layd the measures thereof, if thou knowest? or who hath stretched the line vpon it?”
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Job 38:5 Context
3Gird vp nowe thy loines like a man; for I will demaund of thee, and answere thou me. 4Where wast thou when I layd the foundations of the earth? declare, if thou hast vnderstanding. 5Who hath layd the measures thereof, if thou knowest? or who hath stretched the line vpon it? 6Wherepuon are the foundations thereof fastened? or who layd the corner stone thereof? 7When the morning starres sang together, and all the sonnes of God shouted for ioy.
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Other Translations for Job 38:5
Who hath laid the measures thereof, if thou knowest? or who hath stretched the line upon it?
- King James Version
Who set its measurements? Since you know. Or who stretched the line on it?
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Who determined the measures thereof, if thou knowest? Or who stretched the line upon it?
- American Standard Version (1901)
By whom were its measures fixed? Say, if you have wisdom; or by whom was the line stretched out over it?
- Basic English Bible
Who set the measures thereof -- if thou knowest? or who stretched a line upon it?
- Darby Bible
Who hath laid the measures of it, if thou knowest? or who hath stretched the line upon it?
- Webster's Bible
Who determined its measures, if you know? Or who stretched the line on it?
- World English Bible
Who placed its measures -- if thou knowest? Or who hath stretched out upon it a line?
- Youngs Literal Bible
Who determined the measures thereof, if thou knowest? Or who stretched the line upon it?
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Wesley's Notes for Job 38:5
38:5 Measures - Who hath prescribed how long and broad and deep it should be. Line - the measuring line to regulate all its dimensions.