Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version On what were its footings set, or who laid its cornerstone— New Living Translation What supports its foundations, and who laid its cornerstone English Standard Version On what were its bases sunk, or who laid its cornerstone, Berean Standard Bible On what were its foundations set, or who laid its cornerstone, King James Bible Whereupon are the foundations thereof fastened? or who laid the corner stone thereof; New King James Version To what were its foundations fastened? Or who laid its cornerstone, New American Standard Bible “On what were its bases sunk? Or who laid its cornerstone, NASB 1995 “On what were its bases sunk? Or who laid its cornerstone, NASB 1977 “On what were its bases sunk? Or who laid its cornerstone, Legacy Standard Bible On what were its bases sunk? Or who laid its cornerstone, Amplified Bible “On what were its foundations fastened? Or who laid its cornerstone, Christian Standard Bible What supports its foundations? Or who laid its cornerstone Holman Christian Standard Bible What supports its foundations? Or who laid its cornerstone American Standard Version Whereupon were the foundations thereof fastened? Or who laid the corner-stone thereof, Contemporary English Version What supports the foundation? Who placed the cornerstone, English Revised Version Whereupon were the foundations thereof fastened? or who laid the corner stone thereof; GOD'S WORD® Translation On what were its footings sunk? Who laid its cornerstone Good News Translation What holds up the pillars that support the earth? Who laid the cornerstone of the world? International Standard Version On what were its bases set? Who laid its corner stone Majority Standard Bible On what were its foundations set, or who laid its cornerstone, NET Bible On what were its bases set, or who laid its cornerstone-- New Heart English Bible Whereupon were its foundations fastened? Or who laid its cornerstone, Webster's Bible Translation Upon what are the foundations of it fastened? or who laid its corner stone; World English Bible What were its foundations fastened on? Or who laid its cornerstone, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionOn what have its sockets been sunk? Or who has cast its cornerstone— Young's Literal Translation On what have its sockets been sunk? Or who hath cast its corner-stone? Smith's Literal Translation Upon what were its bases impressed? or who placed its corner-stone? Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleUpon what are its bases grounded? or who laid the corner stone thereof, Catholic Public Domain Version Upon what have its bases been grounded, and who set forth its cornerstone, New American Bible Into what were its pedestals sunk, and who laid its cornerstone, New Revised Standard Version On what were its bases sunk, or who laid its cornerstone Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleUpon what are its limits resting? Or who laid the cornerstone thereof? Peshitta Holy Bible Translated On what have its ends stood, or who laid the stone in its corner? OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Whereupon were the foundations thereof fastened? Or who laid the corner-stone thereof, Brenton Septuagint Translation On what are its rings fastened? and who is he that laid the corner-stone upon it? Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context God Challenges Job…5Who fixed its measurements? Surely you know! Or who stretched a measuring line across it? 6 On what were its foundations set, or who laid its cornerstone, 7while the morning stars sang together and all the sons of God shouted for joy?… Cross References Proverbs 8:29 when He set a boundary for the sea, so that the waters would not surpass His command, when He marked out the foundations of the earth. Psalm 104:5 He set the earth on its foundations, never to be moved. Isaiah 40:21 Do you not know? Have you not heard? Has it not been declared to you from the beginning? Have you not understood since the foundation of the earth? Hebrews 1:10 And: “In the beginning, O Lord, You laid the foundations of the earth, and the heavens are the work of Your hands. Isaiah 48:13 Surely My own hand founded the earth, and My right hand spread out the heavens; when I summon them, they stand up together. Psalm 102:25 In the beginning You laid the foundations of the earth, and the heavens are the work of Your hands. Zechariah 12:1 This is the burden of the word of the LORD concerning Israel. Thus declares the LORD, who stretches out the heavens and lays the foundation of the earth, who forms the spirit of man within him: Genesis 1:1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Colossians 1:16-17 For in Him all things were created, things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities. All things were created through Him and for Him. / He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together. Isaiah 45:12 It is I who made the earth and created man upon it. It was My hands that stretched out the heavens, and I ordained all their host. Jeremiah 10:12 The LORD made the earth by His power; He established the world by His wisdom and stretched out the heavens by His understanding. John 1:1-3 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. / He was with God in the beginning. / Through Him all things were made, and without Him nothing was made that has been made. Psalm 24:2 For He has founded it upon the seas and established it upon the waters. Isaiah 44:24 Thus says the LORD, your Redeemer who formed you from the womb: “I am the LORD, who has made all things, who alone stretched out the heavens, who by Myself spread out the earth, 2 Peter 3:5 But they deliberately overlook the fact that long ago by God’s word the heavens existed and the earth was formed out of water and by water, Treasury of Scripture Whereupon are the foundations thereof fastened? or who laid the corner stone thereof; Whereupon Job 26:7 He stretcheth out the north over the empty place, and hangeth the earth upon nothing. 1 Samuel 2:8 He raiseth up the poor out of the dust, and lifteth up the beggar from the dunghill, to set them among princes, and to make them inherit the throne of glory: for the pillars of the earth are the LORD'S, and he hath set the world upon them. Psalm 24:2 For he hath founded it upon the seas, and established it upon the floods. foundations. Exodus 26:18-25 And thou shalt make the boards for the tabernacle, twenty boards on the south side southward… fastened. Psalm 118:22 The stone which the builders refused is become the head stone of the corner. Psalm 144:12 That our sons may be as plants grown up in their youth; that our daughters may be as corner stones, polished after the similitude of a palace: Isaiah 28:16 Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD, Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious corner stone, a sure foundation: he that believeth shall not make haste. Jump to Previous Angle-Stone Based Bases Cast Corner Cornerstone Corner-Stone Fastened Foundations Laid Pillars Sockets Stone Sunk Sunken Thereof WhereuponJump to Next Angle-Stone Based Bases Cast Corner Cornerstone Corner-Stone Fastened Foundations Laid Pillars Sockets Stone Sunk Sunken Thereof WhereuponJob 38 1. God challenges Job to answer4. God, by his mighty works, convinces Job of ignorance 31. and weakness On what were its foundations set This phrase refers to the creation of the earth, emphasizing the divine wisdom and power involved in its formation. In ancient Near Eastern cultures, the earth was often depicted as having a solid foundation, reflecting a common understanding of stability and order. The imagery of foundations suggests a deliberate and purposeful act of creation, aligning with the biblical theme that God is the ultimate architect of the universe. This concept is echoed in other scriptures, such as Psalm 104:5, which speaks of God setting the earth on its foundations so it can never be moved. The rhetorical question highlights human limitations in understanding the mysteries of creation, contrasting with God's omniscience. or who laid its cornerstone Persons / Places / Events 1. JobA man of great faith and patience, who undergoes severe trials and questions God's justice. 2. God The Creator, who speaks to Job out of the whirlwind, challenging Job's understanding of the universe. 3. The Whirlwind The medium through which God speaks to Job, symbolizing His power and majesty. 4. Foundations of the Earth A metaphorical reference to the creation of the world, emphasizing God's role as the Creator. 5. Cornerstone A symbolic element in construction, representing the starting point and stability of a structure, here used to illustrate God's wisdom in creation. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty in CreationRecognize that God alone has the wisdom and power to create and sustain the universe. This should lead us to trust in His plans and purposes, even when we do not understand them. Human Limitations Acknowledge our limited understanding compared to God's infinite wisdom. This humility should drive us to seek God's guidance and rely on His understanding rather than our own. The Foundation of Faith Just as the earth's foundations are secure, our faith should be firmly grounded in the truth of God's Word and His character. The Role of Questioning While questioning is a natural part of faith, we must approach God with reverence and a willingness to accept His answers, even if they challenge our perspectives. Creation as a Reflection of God's Glory Use the beauty and complexity of creation as a reminder of God's majesty and as a source of worship and awe.Verse 6. - Whereupon are the foundations thereof fastened? These details follow naturally upon the adoption of the particular metaphor of a house or building. They are not to be pressed. The object is to impress on Job his utter ignorance of God's ways in creation. Or who laid the corner-stone thereof? Who gave the last finishing touch to the work (see Psalm 118:22; Zechariah 4:7)? Canst thou tell? If not, why enter into controversy with the Creator? Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew On whatמָ֭ה (māh) Interrogative Strong's 4100: What?, what!, indefinitely what were its foundations אֲדָנֶ֣יהָ (’ă·ḏā·ne·hā) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person feminine singular Strong's 134: A base, pedestal laid, הָטְבָּ֑עוּ (hā·ṭə·bā·‘ū) Verb - Hofal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 2883: To sink, sink down or א֥וֹ (’ōw) Conjunction Strong's 176: Desire, if who מִֽי־ (mî-) Interrogative Strong's 4310: Who?, whoever, in oblique construction with prefix, suffix set יָ֝רָ֗ה (yā·rāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3384: To flow as water, to lay, throw, to point out, to teach its core {in place}— אֶ֣בֶן (’e·ḇen) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 68: A stone Links Job 38:6 NIVJob 38:6 NLT Job 38:6 ESV Job 38:6 NASB Job 38:6 KJV Job 38:6 BibleApps.com Job 38:6 Biblia Paralela Job 38:6 Chinese Bible Job 38:6 French Bible Job 38:6 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 38:6 Whereupon were its foundations fastened? 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