KJV ORIGINAL
Behold, he spreadeth his light upon it, and covereth the bottom of the sea.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Look, he spreads his light over it, and covers the depths of the ocean floor.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is describing God's incredible power to illuminate even the darkest, deepest places on earth.
📚 Historical Context
This is part of Elihu's speech to Job, where he's defending God's justice and power. Elihu is describing God's control over nature, including lightning and storms. In ancient times, the depths of the sea represented the most mysterious and unreachable places, making this a powerful image of God's unlimited reach.
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