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A Call to Humility
Commentators see this question as a tool to induce humility. If we cannot fully comprehend the physical breadth of the earth, it is foolish to think we can grasp the depths of God's plans and judgments. The verse reminds us that our knowledge is nothing compared to God's, urging us to trust Him rather than question His wisdom.
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Albert Barnes
On Job 38:18
18th Century
Theologian
Have you perceived the breadth of the earth? — How far the earth extends.
To understand the force of this, we must remember …
Charles Ellicott
On Job 38:18
19th Century
Bishop
Perceived. —Or rather, perhaps, comprehended.
The breadth of the earth. —The earth being conceive…
John Gill
On Job 38:18
17th Century
Pastor
Have you perceived the breadth of the earth ?
&c.] Which may be put for all the dimensions of it, length, breadth, d…
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Matthew Henry
On Job 38:12–24
17th Century
Minister
The Lord questions Job, to convince him of his ignorance, and shame him for his folly in prescribing to God. If we examine ourselves in this way, w…