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He has described a boundary on the surface of the waters, And to the confines of light and darkness.
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The Horizon: God's Circle
Commentators like Barnes and Ellicott explain that this verse poetically describes the horizon at sea. From a human perspective, the horizon appears as a perfect circle that God has 'drawn' upon the water. This circle marks the boundary between the visible world (light) and what lies beyond our sight (darkness), showcasing God's power to bring order and design to creation.
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Job
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18th Century
Presbyterian
He has compassed the waters with bounds – The word rendered “compassed” (חוּג chûg), means to describe a circle –…
19th Century
Anglican
He hath compassed the waters with bounds. —Rather, He has described a circle upon the face of the waters, to the confines of light and…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
He has compassed the waters with bounds Not the waters above the firmament, compassed by that, as if Job was contemp…
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Many striking examples are given here of the wisdom and power of God in the creation and preservation of the world. If we look around us, to the ea…
13th Century
Catholic
In his last speech, Bildad wanted to convince Job by considering God's power, which is terrible to all. In light of this power, no one can pretend …
