KJV ORIGINAL
He maketh the deep to boil like a pot: he maketh the sea like a pot of ointment.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
He makes the deep waters churn and bubble like a boiling pot; he makes the sea foam like a pot of boiling oil.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes how the mighty sea creature (Leviathan) creates such powerful turbulence that it makes the ocean waters bubble and foam violently around it.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of God's dramatic description of Leviathan, a powerful sea creature, in His response to Job's questions about suffering and God's justice. In ancient times, the sea represented chaos and mystery, and sea monsters symbolized untamable power. God uses this imagery to illustrate His supreme authority over even the most fearsome creatures.
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