OLD TESTAMENT

Job 38:4

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“Where were you when I laid the foundations of the earth? Declare, if you have understanding.

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Verse 4. Foundations. The Hebrews placed the earth in the centre of the universe, resting upon nothing, (Calmet. 26:7 and 36:30) or upon itself. See Hesiod, Theog. 325. Calmet.—These questions seem intended to shew, that if God has created all things for man, he will not surely neglect to watch over him. Menochius.

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