Job 28:24–27
For he looketh to the ends of the earth, and seeth under the whole heaven;
For hee looketh to the endes of the earth, and seeth vnder the whole heauen:
To make the weight for the winds; and he weigheth the waters by measure.
To make the weight for the windes, and he weigheth the waters by measure.
When he made a decree for the rain, and a way for the lightning of the thunder:
When hee made a decree for the raine, and a way for the lightning of the thunder:
Then did he see it, and declare it; he prepared it, yea, and searched it out.
Then did he see it, ‖and declare it, he prepared it, yea and searched it out.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- ‖Alternative wordingOr, did number it.
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From verse 24
- Proverbs 15:3Rank 1 from verse 24
- Zechariah 4:10Rank 2 from verse 24
10For who hath despised the day of small things? for they shall rejoice, and shall see the plummet in the hand of Zerubbabel with those seven; they are the eyes of the Lord, which run to and fro through the whole earth.
10For who hath despised the day of small things? ‖for they shall reioyce and shall see the †plummet in the hand of Zerubbabel with those seuen: *they are the eyes of the LORD, which run to and fro through the whole earth.
- 2 Chronicles 16:9Rank 3 from verse 24
9For the eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to shew himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward him. Herein thou hast done foolishly: therefore from henceforth thou shalt have wars.
9For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, ‖to shewe himselfe strong in the behalfe of them, whose heart is perfite towards him. Herein thou hast done foolishly; therefore, from hencefoorth thou shalt haue warres.
- Psalms 33:13–14Rank 4 from verse 24
13The Lord looketh from heaven; he beholdeth all the sons of men.
14From the place of his habitation he looketh upon all the inhabitants of the earth.
13The LORD looketh from heauen: he beholdeth all the sonnes of men.
14From the place of his habitation, he looketh vpon all the inhabitants of the earth.
- Revelation 5:6Rank 5 from verse 24
6And I beheld, and, lo, in the midst of the throne and of the four beasts, and in the midst of the elders, stood a Lamb as it had been slain, having seven horns and seven eyes, which are the seven Spirits of God sent forth into all the earth.
6And I beheld, and loe, in the middest of the Throne, and of the foure beastes, and in the midst of the Elders stood a Lambe as it had beene slaine, hauing seuen hornes and seuen eyes, which are the seuen Spirits of God, sent foorth into all the earth.
From verse 25
- Psalms 135:7Rank 1 from verse 25
- Isaiah 40:12Rank 2 from verse 25
12¶ Who hath measured the waters in the hollow of his hand, and meted out heaven with the span, and comprehended the dust of the earth in a measure, and weighed the mountains in scales, and the hills in a balance?
12¶ †Who hath measured the waters in the hollow of his hand? and meted out heauen with the spanne, and comprehended the dust of the earth in a measure, and weighed the mountaines in scales, and the hilles in a balance?
From verse 26
- Zechariah 10:1Rank 3 from verse 26
1ASK ye of the Lord rain in the time of the latter rain; so the Lord shall make bright clouds, and give them showers of rain, to every one grass in the field.
1¶ ‖Aske yee of the LORD raine in the time of the latter raine, so the LORD shal make bright clouds, and giue them showres of raine, to euery one grasse in the field.
7And also I have withholden the rain from you, when there were yet three months to the harvest: and I caused it to rain upon one city, and caused it not to rain upon another city: one piece was rained upon, and the piece whereupon it rained not withered.
7And also I haue withholden the raine from you, when there were yet three moneths to the haruest, and I caused it to raine vpon one citie, and caused it not to raine vpon an other city: one piece was rained vpon, & the piece wherupon it rained not, withered.
- Jeremiah 14:22Rank 5 from verse 26
22Are there any among the vanities of the Gentiles that can cause rain? or can the heavens give showers? art not thou he, O Lord our God? therefore we will wait upon thee: for thou hast made all these things.
22Are there any among the vanities of the Gentiles that can cause raine? or can the heauens giue showres, Art not thou he, O LORD our God? therefore we will waite vpon thee: for thou hast made all these things.
- Psalms 148:8Rank 10 from verse 26
- Psalms 29:3–10Rank 11 from verse 26
3The voice of the Lord is upon the waters: the God of glory thundereth: the Lord is upon many waters.
4The voice of the Lord is powerful; the voice of the Lord is full of majesty.
5The voice of the Lord breaketh the cedars; yea, the Lord breaketh the cedars of Lebanon.
6He maketh them also to skip like a calf; Lebanon and Sirion like a young unicorn.
7The voice of the Lord divideth the flames of fire.
8The voice of the Lord shaketh the wilderness; the Lord shaketh the wilderness of Kadesh.
9The voice of the Lord maketh the hinds to calve, and discovereth the forests: and in his temple doth every one speak of his glory.
10The Lord sitteth upon the flood; yea, the Lord sitteth King for ever.
3‖The voice of the LORD is vpon the waters: the God of glory thundreth, the LORD is vpon many waters.
4††The voice of the LORD is powerfull; the voyce of the LORD is full of Maiestie.
5The voyce of the LORD breaketh the Cedars: yea, the LORD breaketh the Cedars of Lebanon.
6*He maketh them also to skip like a calfe: Lebanon, and Sirion like a yong Unicorne.
7†The voyce of the LORD diuideth the flames of fire.
8‖The voyce of the LORD shaketh the wildernes: the LORD shaketh the wildernesse of Kadesh.
9‖The voice of the LORD maketh the hindes to calue, and discouereth the forrests: and in his Temple doeth euery one speake of his glory.
10The LORD sitteth vpon the flood: yea the LORD sitteth King for euer.
From verse 27
- Psalms 19:1Rank 1 from verse 27
- Proverbs 8:22–29Rank 2 from verse 27
22The Lord possessed me in the beginning of his way, before his works of old.
23I was set up from everlasting, from the beginning, or ever the earth was.
24When there were no depths, I was brought forth; when there were no fountains abounding with water.
25Before the mountains were settled, before the hills was I brought forth:
26While as yet he had not made the earth, nor the fields, nor the highest part of the dust of the world.
27When he prepared the heavens, I was there: when he set a compass upon the face of the depth:
28When he established the clouds above: when he strengthened the fountains of the deep:
29When he gave to the sea his decree, that the waters should not pass his commandment: when he appointed the foundations of the earth:
22The LORD possessed me in the beginning of his way, before his works of old.
23I was set vp from euerlasting, from the beginning, or euer the earth was.
24When there were no depthes, I was brought forth: when there were no fountaines abounding with water.
25Before the mountaines were setled: before the hilles, was I brought foorth:
26‖‖While as yet he had not made the earth, nor the fields, nor the highest part of the dust of the world.
27‖When hee prepared the heauens, I was there: when he set a compasse vpon the face of the depth.
28When he established the cloudes aboue: when he strengthned the fountaines of the deepe.
29*When he gaue to the sea his decree, that the waters should not passe his commandement: when he appointed the foundations of the earth:
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Job 28:24
1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.
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Third-person singular present form of look, meaning to direct the eyes or attention; to behold, observe, expect, or take heed.
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Sense 1: Extremities, boundaries, conclusions, purposes, or results. Sense 2: Ceases or brings to a close.
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Sense 1: The world in distinction from heaven. Sense 2: Dry land, ground, soil, or dust. Sense 3: A land, region, or its inhabitants.
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1. Perceives with the eyes. 2. Observes or considers. 3. Understands. 4. Experiences or takes heed.
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1. Entire or complete. 2. Sound or restored to health.
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Sense 1: The firmament or expanse above the earth, including the sky and the region of the sun, moon, stars, clouds, rain, and flying creatures. Sense 2: The realm above spoken of as God's throne and dwelling place, and as the place of angels, heavenly beings, and the righteous. Sense 3: By metonymy, God, heavenly authority or source, or those who dwell there.
Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
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Job 28:25
To form, create, produce, cause, appoint, perform, or render into a stated condition.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893
Sense 1: Heaviness or a measured load. Sense 2: Figuratively, a burden, importance, influence, force, or consequence.
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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.
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Currents or movements of air; winds from named or differing directions.
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1. Measures by weight or quantity. 2. Examines or judges.
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Sense 1: A standard or instrument for determining amount or size; an amount so determined. Sense 2: To determine, allot, or proportion.
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Job 28:26
Formed, caused, prepared, appointed, or brought into a stated condition.
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Sense 1: An authoritative order, statute, command, sentence, or settled determination. Sense 2: As a verb, to determine, ordain, or command by such authority.
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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.
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Sense 1: Water falling in drops from the clouds. Sense 2: As a verb, to fall or pour down like rain.
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A sudden bright flash of light in the sky during a storm.
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Sense 1: The loud sound associated with lightning or a storm. Sense 2: To make such a sound; of a voice, to sound like thunder. Sense 3: A loud or powerful sound described by comparison as thunder.
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DEFINED WORDS
Job 28:27
Sense 1: To perceive or behold with the eyes or in a vision. Sense 2: To observe, examine, discover, ascertain, consider, understand, know, or recognize. Sense 3: To visit, meet, converse with, or be in the presence of. Sense 4: To experience, undergo, endure, or enjoy. Sense 5: To attend to, take care, ensure, or beware.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
To make known, tell, announce, proclaim, explain, show, or state plainly.
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1. Indeed, marking confirmation, emphasis, addition, continuation, or heightening of what is said; it may also emphasize a question. 2. Yes, expressing an affirmative answer or declaration.
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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of search, meaning to seek carefully, examine, explore, or inquire in order to find or know.
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Outside, away from within, forth, absent, or no longer in a stated condition.
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23God understandeth the way thereof, and he knoweth the place thereof.
23God vnderstandeth the way thereof, and he knoweth the place thereof.
24For he looketh to the ends of the earth, and seeth under the whole heaven;
24For hee looketh to the endes of the earth, and seeth vnder the whole heauen:
Selected passage25To make the weight for the winds; and he weigheth the waters by measure.
25To make the weight for the windes, and he weigheth the waters by measure.
Selected passage26When he made a decree for the rain, and a way for the lightning of the thunder:
26When hee made a decree for the raine, and a way for the lightning of the thunder:
Selected passage27Then did he see it, and declare it; he prepared it, yea, and searched it out.
27Then did he see it, ‖and declare it, he prepared it, yea and searched it out.
Selected passage28And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding.
28*And vnto man he said, Behold, the feare of the LORD, that is wisedome, and to depart from euill, is vnderstanding.