KJV ORIGINAL
And brake up for it my decreed place, and set bars and doors,
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
And I set boundaries for it in the place I decided, and put up barriers and gates,
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is describing how He set limits and boundaries for the sea, controlling where it can and cannot go.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of God's response to Job from a whirlwind, where God challenges Job's understanding by describing His power in creation. God is specifically talking about how He contained the sea within boundaries when He created the world. In ancient times, the sea was often seen as a symbol of chaos, so God's ability to control and limit it demonstrated His supreme authority over all creation.
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