KJV ORIGINAL
Whereupon are the foundations thereof fastened? or who laid the corner stone thereof;
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
What are its foundations anchored to? Who laid its cornerstone?
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is asking Job to consider the mysterious foundations of the earth and who had the power and wisdom to establish them.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from God's direct response to Job after his intense suffering and questioning. God is challenging Job's understanding by asking him about the creation of the earth, using construction imagery that would be familiar to ancient people. The rhetorical questions emphasize that only God has the knowledge and power to create and sustain the world's foundations.
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