Job 38:4
“Where wast thou when I layd the foundations of the earth? declare, if thou hast vnderstanding.”
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Job 38:4 Context
2Who is this that darkneth counsell by words without knowledge? 3Gird vp nowe thy loines like a man; for I will demaund of thee, and answere thou me. 4Where wast thou when I layd the foundations of the earth? declare, if thou hast vnderstanding. 5Who hath layd the measures thereof, if thou knowest? or who hath stretched the line vpon it? 6Wherepuon are the foundations thereof fastened? or who layd the corner stone thereof?
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Other Translations
Where wast thou when I laid the foundations of the earth? declare, if thou hast understanding.
- King James Version
"Where were you when I laid the foundation of the earth? Tell {Me,} if you have understanding,
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Where wast thou when I laid the foundations of the earth? Declare, if thou hast understanding.
- American Standard Version (1901)
Where were you when I put the earth on its base? Say, if you have knowledge.
- Basic English Bible
Where wast thou when I founded the earth? Declare, if thou hast understanding.
- Darby Bible
Where wast thou when I laid the foundations of the earth? declare, if thou hast understanding.
- Webster's Bible
Where were you when I laid the foundations of the earth? Declare, if you have understanding.
- World English Bible
Where wast thou when I founded earth? Declare, if thou hast known understanding.
- Youngs Literal Bible
Where wast thou when I laid the foundations of the earth? Declare, if thou hast the understanding.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
- King James Version
"Where were you when I laid the foundation of the earth? Tell {Me,} if you have understanding,
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Where wast thou when I laid the foundations of the earth? Declare, if thou hast understanding.
- American Standard Version (1901)
Where were you when I put the earth on its base? Say, if you have knowledge.
- Basic English Bible
Where wast thou when I founded the earth? Declare, if thou hast understanding.
- Darby Bible
Where wast thou when I laid the foundations of the earth? declare, if thou hast understanding.
- Webster's Bible
Where were you when I laid the foundations of the earth? Declare, if you have understanding.
- World English Bible
Where wast thou when I founded earth? Declare, if thou hast known understanding.
- Youngs Literal Bible
Where wast thou when I laid the foundations of the earth? Declare, if thou hast the understanding.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for Job 38:4
38:4 Where - Thou art but of yesterday; and dost thou presume to judge of my eternal counsels! When - When I settled it as firm upon its own center as if it had been built upon the surest foundations.