King James Version
Job 26:12 in the King James Version says “He divideth the sea with his power, and by his understanding he smiteth through the proud. the proud: Heb. pride” — study this verse from Job chapter 26 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“He divideth the sea with his power, and by his understanding he smiteth through the proud. the proud: Heb. pride”
Job 26:12 · KJV
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.
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?
KJV Study — Public Domain
“with his power”
H3581vigor, literally (force, in a good or a bad sense) or figuratively (capacity, means, produce)
“He divideth”
H7280properly, to toss violently and suddenly (the sea with waves, the skin with boils); figuratively (in a favorable manner) to settle, i.e., quiet; speci
“the sea”
H3220a sea (as breaking in noisy surf) or large body of water; specifically (with the article), the mediterranean sea; sometimes a large river, or an artif
“and by his understanding”
H8394intelligence; by implication, an argument; by extension, caprice
“he smiteth”
H4272to dash asunder; by implication, to crush, smash or violently plunge; figuratively, to subdue or destroy
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