KJV ORIGINAL
Who hath given him a charge over the earth? or who hath disposed the whole world?
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Who put him in charge of the earth? Who gave him authority over the entire world?
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is asking who gave God the authority and responsibility to rule over the earth and everything in it.
📚 Historical Context
This is part of Elihu's speech to Job, where he's defending God's justice and sovereignty. Elihu is arguing that God doesn't need anyone's permission or appointment to govern the world - He rules by His own inherent right as Creator. This comes during the lengthy dialogue after Job's suffering, where his friends are trying to explain God's ways.
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