Who hath measured the waters in the hollow of his hand, and meted out heaven with the span, and comprehended the dust of the earth in a measure, and weighed the mountains in scales, and the hills in a balance?
Who has measured all the oceans by holding them in the palm of his hand? Who has stretched out his hand to measure the entire sky? Who has scooped up all the dust of the earth in a measuring cup? Who has weighed the mountains and hills on scales?
The writer is emphasizing God's incredible greatness by asking who else could measure and control the vast elements of creation with such ease—only God can do what seems impossible to us.
📚 Historical Context
Isaiah wrote this during Israel's exile in Babylon (around 586-539 BC) when the people felt abandoned and powerless. The prophet was reminding them that their God was infinitely greater than any earthly kingdom or false gods. This passage introduces a section where Isaiah contrasts the limitless power of God with the weakness of idols and human rulers.
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