Job 38:17
The Scripture
(17) Have the gates of death been opened unto thee? or hast thou seen the doors of the shadow of death?
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In this chapter the Lord reveals His power and majesty to Job, describing the vastness of the heavens, the depths of the earth, the greatness of the sun, the wind, the waters, and the mountains. The passage emphasizes God's sovereignty and the futility of human effort compared to divine creation, reinforcing the theme that nothing can be hidden from Him.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
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