855 B
855 B
General Information:
The word "its" refers to the earth. Yahweh uses more questions to emphasize that his greatness. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion)
Connecting Statement:
Yahweh continues to challenge Job.
On what were its foundations laid?
This can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: "Tell me on what its foundations were laid." (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion)
On what were its foundations laid
This can be stated in active form. "On what did I set its foundations" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive)
Who laid its cornerstone when ... the sons of God shouted for joy?
This can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: "Tell me who laid its cornerstone when ... the sons of God shouted for joy." (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion)