Job 38:16
Hast thou entered into the springs of the sea? or hast thou walked in the search of the depth?
Original Language Analysis
הֲ֭בָאתָ
Hast thou entered
H935
הֲ֭בָאתָ
Hast thou entered
Strong's:
H935
Word #:
1 of 7
to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
עַד
H5704
עַד
Strong's:
H5704
Word #:
2 of 7
as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with)
יָ֑ם
of the sea
H3220
יָ֑ם
of the sea
Strong's:
H3220
Word #:
4 of 7
a 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
Historical Context
Ancient understanding of ocean depths was minimal. God's question emphasizes the limits of human investigation versus divine omniscience.
Questions for Reflection
- What unreachable depths in your life does only God comprehend?
- How does God's knowledge of inaccessible places comfort you?
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Analysis & Commentary
God asks: 'Hast thou entered into the springs of the sea? or hast thou walked in the search of the depth?' This questions Job's knowledge of ocean depths - regions utterly inaccessible in ancient times. Divine knowledge encompasses what human exploration cannot reach.