King James Version
Job 38:16 in the King James Version says “Hast thou entered into the springs of the sea? or hast thou walked in the search of the depth?” — study this verse from Job chapter 38 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“Hast thou entered into the springs of the sea? or hast thou walked in the search of the depth?”
Job 38:16 · KJV
It is turned as clay to the seal; and they stand as a garment.
And from the wicked their light is withholden, and the high arm shall be broken.
Hast thou entered into the springs of the sea? or hast thou walked in the search of the depth?
Have the gates of death been opened unto thee? or hast thou seen the doors of the shadow of death?
Hast thou perceived the breadth of the earth? declare if thou knowest it all.
KJV Study — Public Domain
as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with)
“of 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
“of the depth”
H8415an abyss (as a surging mass of water), especially the deep (the main sea or the subterranean watersupply)
“or hast thou walked”
H1980to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
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