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God's Sovereign Boundary
Commentators emphasize the sublime power in God's command to the sea. The image of Him setting a boundary for the 'proud waves' is a direct illustration of His absolute sovereignty over the most powerful and seemingly chaotic forces in nature. This is meant to humble humanity by showing God's effortless control over creation.
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Albert Barnes
On Job 38:11
18th Century
Theologian
And said, Hitherto shalt thou come - This is a most sublime expression, and its full force can be felt only by one who has stood on…
John Gill
On Job 38:11
17th Century
Pastor
And said, hitherto shalt thou come, but no further
The waters of the sea shall spread themselves to such and such sh…
Matthew Henry
On Job 38:4–11
17th Century
Minister
For the humbling of Job, God here shows him his ignorance, even concerning the earth and the sea. As we cannot find fault with God's work, so we ne…