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Job 38:6 Cross-References
Explore 12 cross-references for Job 38:6 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Job chapter 38 verse 6 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Whereupon are the foundations thereof fastened? or who laid the corner stone thereof; foundations: Heb. sockets fastened: Heb. made to sink?”
Job 38:6 (KJV)
Commentary on Job 38:6
"Whereupon are the foundations thereof fastened? or who laid the corner stone thereof?" The Hebrew adaneyha (אֲדָנֶיהָ, "foundations") and even pinnah (אֶבֶן פִּנָּה, "corner stone") employ architectural metaphor for cosmic stability. Ancient cosmology imagined earth resting on foundations or pillars. God's question emphasizes creation's stability derives from His power alone, not physical supports. The cornerstone, crucial for structural integrity, points to Christ as the ultimate cornerstone (Ephesians 2:20, 1 Peter 2:6). This verse underscores creation's utter dependence on God's sustaining...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Job 38:6
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“and hangs the earth on nothing.”
“that it should not be moved forever.”
“The LORD reigneth”
“Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious cornerstone of a sure foundation. He who believes shall not act hastily.,Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD, Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious corner stone, a sure foundation: he that believeth shall not make haste., לָכֵן כֹּה אָמַר אֲדֹנָי יְהוִה הִנְנִי יִסַּד בְּצִיּוֹן אָבֶן אֶבֶן בֹּחַן פִּנַּת יִקְרַת מוּסָד מוּסָּד הַמַּאֲמִין לֹא יָחִישׁ׃ ,Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD: Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, A tried stone, a costly corner-stone of sure foundation; He that believeth shall not make haste.,ὅτι εἴπατε ἐποιήσαμεν διαθήκην μετὰ τοῦ ᾅδου καὶ μετὰ τοῦ θανάτου συνθήκας καταιγὶς φερομένη ἐὰν παρέλθῃ οὐ μὴ ἔλθῃ ἐφ' ἡμᾶς ἐθήκαμεν ψεῦδος τὴν ἐλπίδα ἡμῶν καὶ τῷ ψεύδει σκεπασθησόμεθα,Therefore thus saith the Lord, even the Lord, Behold, I lay for the foundations of Sion a costly stone, a choice, a corner-stone, a precious stone, for its foundations; and he that believes on him shall by no means be ashamed.,,,,”
“The stone which the builders refused is become the head stone of the corner.”
“who stretches out the heavens”
“that there were heavens from of old”
“twenty boards for the south side southward.”
“and established it on the floods.”
“our daughters like pillars carved to adorn a palace.”