KJV ORIGINAL
Who hath prevented me, that I should repay him? whatsoever is under the whole heaven is mine.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Who has given me something first that I should pay them back? Everything under the whole sky belongs to me.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is declaring that no one can claim He owes them anything because everything in existence already belongs to Him.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from God's final response to Job, where He speaks about the mighty sea creature Leviathan to demonstrate His supreme power and authority. God is answering Job's complaints about his suffering by reminding him of the vast difference between divine and human perspective. The entire speech emphasizes God's sovereignty over all creation.
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