KJV ORIGINAL
He hath compassed the waters with bounds, until the day and night come to an end.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
He has set boundaries around the waters that will last until day and night come to an end.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is describing how God has set permanent limits and boundaries around the oceans and waters of the earth.
📚 Historical Context
Job is speaking about God's power over creation during his response to his friend Bildad. In ancient times, people viewed the chaotic waters as dangerous forces that needed divine control. The concept of God setting boundaries for the seas was a powerful image of divine authority over nature's most unpredictable elements.
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