King James Version
What Does Job 26:10 Mean?
“He hath compassed the waters with bounds, until the day and night come to an end. until: Heb. until the end of light with darkness”
Context
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. until: Heb. until the end of light with darkness
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. the proud: Heb. pride
Commentary
Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers(10) **He hath compassed the waters with bounds.**—Rather, *He hath described a circle upon the face of the waters, unto the confines of light and darkness. *The phenomenon described is that of the horizon at sea, which is a perfect circle, and which is the limit apparently of light, and beyond which is darkness, for all is invisible.
Charles John Ellicott (1819–1905). Public Domain.
Historical Context
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Theological Significance
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