Job 38:5

Who hath laid the measures thereof, if thou knowest? or who hath stretched the line upon it?

King James Version
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Other Translations for Job 38:5

BSB
Who fixed its measurements? Surely you know! Or who stretched a measuring line across it?
AKJV
Who has laid the measures thereof, if you know? or who has stretched the line on it?
CPDV
Who set its measurements, if you know, or who stretched a line over it?
ERV
Who determined the measures thereof, if thou knowest? or who stretched the line upon it?
NHEB
Who determined its measures, if you know? Or who stretched the line on it?
SMT
Who set its measures, if thou shalt know? or who stretched the line upon it?

Word Study (Strong’s) for Job 38:5

WhohathlaidH7760VerbthemeasuresH4461Noun MasculinethereofifthouknowestH3045VerborwhohathstretchedH5186VerbthelineH6957Noun Masculineuponit

Commentary for Job 38:5

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Job 38:5
Summary
Who determined earth's dimensions and stretched measuring cord?
Event
God questions Job
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Creation