The measure thereof is longer than the earth, and broader than the sea.
Its measure is longer than the earth and wider than the sea.
The writer is saying that God's wisdom and understanding are so vast they stretch beyond anything we can imagine - longer than the entire earth and wider than all the oceans.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Job, set in ancient times during the patriarchal era, Job is a righteous man who suffers immense trials and engages in debates with his friends about God's justice. Zophar, one of Job's comforters, speaks in chapter 11 to defend God's wisdom, arguing that it is far beyond human understanding. He uses poetic imagery, like something longer than the earth and broader than the sea, to illustrate the vastness of divine knowledge.
Explore Similar Verses
Ask the AI Assistant
Have a question about this chapter or verse? Ask below for a clear explanation.