Job Chapter 26 [KJV]

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1 But Job answered and said,
2 How hast thou helped him that is without power? how savest thou the arm that hath no strength?
3 How hast thou counselled him that hath no wisdom? and how hast thou plentifully declared the thing as it is?
4 To whom hast thou uttered words? and whose spirit came from thee?
5 Dead things are formed from under the waters, and the inhabitants thereof.
6 Hell is naked before him, and destruction hath no covering. Hell is naked – Every secret thing of sheol, oblivion, is known. E361; R2599:4

7 He stretcheth out the north over the empty place, and hangeth the earth upon nothing. The north – Throughout the scriptures the north seems to be closely associated with Jehovah's government of earth. R5710:3

Over the empty place – There seem to be fewer stars in the north than in any other part of the heavens. R5710:5

Hangeth – Prof. Young says, "To hang up"--used 13 times in referring to the hanging of men upon gallows. R1814:3

Earth upon nothing – Confirms the fact that the earth is a globe hanging in space, contrary to the "flat earth" theory. R1813:4, R1814:3

The history of astronomy dates back to very ancient time. R1814:3

Launched it out in the abyss of space, subject to fixed laws. R1815:2


8 He bindeth up the waters in his thick clouds; and the cloud is not rent under them.
9 He holdeth back the face of his throne, and spreadeth his cloud upon it.
10 He hath compassed the waters with bounds, until the day and night come to an end.
11 The pillars of heaven tremble and are astonished at his reproof.
12 He divideth the sea with his power, and by his understanding he smiteth through the proud.
13 By his spirit he hath garnished the heavens; his hand hath formed the crooked serpent.
14 Lo, these are parts of his ways: but how little a portion is heard of him? but the thunder of his power who can understand?
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