KJV ORIGINAL
Where wast thou when I laid the foundations of the earth? declare, if thou hast understanding.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Where were you when I laid the foundations of the earth? Tell me, if you have such understanding.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is reminding Job that He was there at creation while Job was not, highlighting the vast difference between God's wisdom and human understanding.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from God's direct response to Job after chapters of suffering and debate with his friends about why bad things happen to good people. God speaks to Job from a whirlwind, beginning a series of questions that demonstrate God's infinite power and wisdom compared to human limitations. This marks a turning point where God addresses Job personally rather than allowing the philosophical debate to continue.
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