KJV ORIGINAL
Hast thou with him spread out the sky, which is strong, and as a molten looking glass?
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Can you help God stretch out the sky, which is solid and shines like polished metal?
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is asking if humans have the power to create and control the vast, strong heavens like He does.
📚 Historical Context
This is part of Elihu's speech to Job, where he's describing God's awesome power over creation. In ancient times, people understood the sky as a solid dome or firmament that God had stretched out over the earth. The comparison to molten metal reflects how the ancient sky appeared - bright, reflective, and seemingly solid like hammered bronze or brass.
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