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12 Who has (A)measured the [a]waters in the hollow of His hand,
And [b]encompassed the heavens by the [c]span,
And [d]calculated the dust of the earth by the measure,
And weighed the mountains in a balance
And the hills in a pair of scales?
13 (B)Who has [e]encompassed the Spirit of Yahweh,
Or as His (C)counselor has informed Him?
14 (D)With whom did He take counsel and who (E)gave Him understanding?
And who taught Him in the path of justice and taught Him knowledge
And made Him know the way of understanding?

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  1. Isaiah 40:12 DSS waters of the sea
  2. Isaiah 40:12 Or measured, marked off
  3. Isaiah 40:12 A span was approx. 9 in. or 23 cm
  4. Isaiah 40:12 Lit contained, comprehended
  5. Isaiah 40:13 Or measured, marked off

12 Who has (A)measured the [a]waters in the hollow of His hand,
And marked off the heavens by the [b]span,
And [c]calculated the dust of the earth by the measure,
And weighed the mountains in a balance
And the hills in a pair of scales?
13 (B)Who has [d]directed the Spirit of the Lord,
Or as His (C)counselor has informed Him?
14 (D)With whom did He consult and who (E)gave Him understanding?
And who taught Him in the path of justice and taught Him knowledge
And informed Him of the way of understanding?

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Footnotes

  1. Isaiah 40:12 DSS reads waters of the sea
  2. Isaiah 40:12 Or half cubit; i.e. 9 in.
  3. Isaiah 40:12 Lit contained or comprehended
  4. Isaiah 40:13 Or measured, marked off