KJV ORIGINAL
Which commandeth the sun, and it riseth not; and sealeth up the stars.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
He commands the sun, and it doesn't rise; and he seals up the stars.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Job is describing God's absolute power over the heavens - He can stop the sun from rising and hide the stars whenever He chooses.
📚 Historical Context
Job is responding to his friend Bildad's speech about God's justice, emphasizing God's supreme power over creation. In ancient times, people viewed the sun and stars as the most reliable, unchanging forces in nature, so Job is highlighting that even these constant elements obey God completely. This comes during Job's intense suffering as he wrestles with understanding God's ways.
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