When he gave to the sea his decree, that the waters should not pass his commandment: when he appointed the foundations of the earth:
When he set boundaries for the sea, so that the waters would not go beyond his command; when he established the foundations of the earth:
This verse describes God as the one who set limits for the oceans and established the very foundations of the earth itself.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Proverbs, attributed to King Solomon and written around 900 BC, this verse is part of a poetic passage where Wisdom is personified as present at the creation of the world, drawing from the Genesis account of God's creative acts. It describes God establishing boundaries for the sea to prevent chaos and laying the foundations of the earth, reflecting ancient Near Eastern views where the sea symbolized disorder and God's role was to bring order. This emphasizes the theme of divine wisdom and sovereignty in the orderly design of the universe.
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