King James Version
Job 26:11 in the King James Version says “The pillars of heaven tremble and are astonished at his reproof.” — study this verse from Job chapter 26 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“The pillars of heaven tremble and are astonished at his reproof.”
Job 26:11 · KJV
He holdeth back the face of his throne, and spreadeth his cloud upon it.
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
The pillars of heaven tremble and are astonished at his reproof.
He divideth the sea with his power, and by his understanding he smiteth through the proud. the proud: Heb. pride
By his spirit he hath garnished the heavens; his hand hath formed the crooked serpent.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“of heaven”
H8064the sky (as aloft; the dual perhaps alluding to the visible arch in which the clouds move, as well as to the higher ether where the celestial bodies r
“tremble”
H7322properly, to triturate (in a mortar), i.e., (figuratively) to agitate (by concussion)
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