Holy Scripture

Job 38:7

A church father on this verse
“"And who created at the same time the morning stars?" that is, those stars that also rise and appear in the evening. But in a different sense [we may intend], when we refer to these stars to the substances that are separated from our senses, their generation does not agree with the nature of angels. Therefore, we say…”
Ephrem the Syrian, 4th c. — COMMENTARY ON JOB 38:7

Source: Septuagint

Original

7When the stars were made, All my angels praised me with a loud voice.

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In context

5Who set the measures of it, if thou knowest? Or who stretched a line upon it?

6On what are its rings fastened? And who is he that laid the cornerstone upon it?

— Job 38:7 —

8And I shut up the sea with gates, When it rushed out, coming forth out of its mother’s womb.

9And I made a cloud its clothing, And swathed it in mist.

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