Parallel Verses
Lexham Expanded Bible
"Where were you at my laying the foundation of [the] earth? Tell [me], if you possess understanding.
New American Standard Bible
Tell Me, if you
King James Version
Where wast thou when I laid the foundations of the earth? declare, if thou hast understanding.
Holman Bible
Tell Me, if you have
International Standard Version
"Where were you when I laid the foundation of my earth? Tell me, since you're so informed!
A Conservative Version
Where were thou when I laid the foundations of the earth? Declare, if thou have understanding.
American Standard Version
Where wast thou when I laid the foundations of the earth? Declare, if thou hast understanding.
Amplified
“Where were you when I laid the foundation of the earth?
Tell Me, if you know and have understanding.
Bible in Basic English
Where were you when I put the earth on its base? Say, if you have knowledge.
Darby Translation
Where wast thou when I founded the earth? Declare, if thou hast understanding.
Julia Smith Translation
Where wort thou in my founding the earth? Announce, if thou knewest understanding.
King James 2000
Where were you when I laid the foundations of the earth? declare, if you have understanding.
Modern King James verseion
Where were you when I laid the foundations of the earth? Tell if you have understanding!
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
"Where wast thou, when I laid the foundations of the earth? Tell plainly if thou hast understanding.
NET Bible
"Where were you when I laid the foundation of the earth? Tell me, if you possess understanding!
New Heart English Bible
"Where were you when I laid the foundations of the earth? Declare, if you have understanding.
The Emphasized Bible
Where wast thou, when I founded the earth? Tell, if thou knowest understanding!
Webster
Where wast thou when I laid the foundations of the earth? declare, if thou hast understanding.
World English Bible
"Where were you when I laid the foundations of the earth? Declare, if you have understanding.
Youngs Literal Translation
Where wast thou when I founded earth? Declare, if thou hast known understanding.
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Job 38:4
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Context Readings
Yahweh Interrogates Job
3 {Prepare yourself for a difficult task like a man}, and I will question you, and you shall declare to me. 4 "Where were you at my laying the foundation of [the] earth? Tell [me], if you possess understanding. 5 Who determined its measurement? Yes, you do know. Or who stretched [the] measuring line upon it?
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Cross References
Psalm 104:5
He established [the] earth on her foundations, [so that] it will not be moved forever and ever.
Proverbs 30:4
Who has ascended [to] heaven and come down? Who has gathered [the] wind in the hollow of his hand? Who has wrapped water in a garment? Who has established all the ends of the earth? What [is] his name and what is the name of his child? For [surely] you know.
Genesis 1:1
In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth--
Psalm 102:25
Long ago you laid the foundation of the earth, and [the] heavens [are] the work of your hands.
Proverbs 8:22
"Yahweh possessed me, [the] first of his ways, before his acts {of old}.
Proverbs 8:29-30
{when he assigned} his limits to the sea, that waters shall not transgress his {command}, {when he marked} the foundations of the earth,
Hebrews 1:2
in these last days he has spoken to us by a Son, whom he appointed heir of all [things], through whom also he made the world,
Hebrews 1:10
And, "You, Lord, laid the foundation of the earth in the beginning, and the heavens are the works of your hands;