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Job 26:7 net — He spreads out the northern skies over empty space; he suspends the earth on nothing.

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"He spreads out the northern skies over empty space; he suspends the earth on nothing."

— Job 26:7, NET Bible

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Job 26 — Context

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To whom did you utter these words? And whose spirit has come forth from your mouth?

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A Better Description of God’s Greatness“The dead tremble– those beneath the waters and all that live in them.

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The underworld is naked before God; the place of destruction lies uncovered.

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He spreads out the northern skies over empty space; he suspends the earth on nothing.

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He locks the waters in his clouds, and the clouds do not burst with the weight of them.

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He conceals the face of the full moon, shrouding it with his clouds.

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He marks out the horizon on the surface of the waters as a boundary between light and darkness.

Job 26:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 26:7 say?
Job 26:7 in the NET Bible reads: “He spreads out the northern skies over empty space; he suspends the earth on nothing.”
Where is Job 26:7 in the Bible?
Job 26:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 26, verse 7.
Who wrote Job?
Job is traditionally attributed to Anonymous; among the oldest books of the Bible. It was written Unknown; possibly c. 2000–1800 BC, with composition c. 1400–500 BC.
What is the book of Job about?
Job is the ancient story of a righteous man stripped of everything he has, and the four friends who try and fail to explain his suffering. When God finally speaks, he does not answer the "why" — he reveals himself, and Job worships from a place deeper than his pain.
What are the major themes of Job?
Job explores themes including Suffering, Sovereignty, Faith Under Trial, Wisdom, God's Majesty. These themes shape the meaning and context of Job 26:7.
What translation should I read Job 26:7 in?
Job 26:7 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Job 26:7?
Job 26:7 reads (NET): “He spreads out the northern skies over empty space; he suspends the earth on nothing.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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