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God Gives Strength to Those Who Depend on Him

12 Who has measured the water of the sea[a] with the palm of his hand
    or measured the sky with the length of his hand?
    Who has held the dust of the earth in a bushel basket
    or weighed the mountains on a scale and the hills on a balance?
13 Who has directed the Ruach Yahweh
    or instructed him as his adviser?
14 Whom did he consult?
    Who gave him understanding?
        Who taught him the right way?
        Who taught him knowledge?
        Who informed him about the way to understanding?

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  1. Isaiah 40:12 Dead Sea Scrolls; Masoretic Text “Who has measured the water.”

12 Who has measured the waters(A) in the hollow of his hand,(B)
    or with the breadth of his hand marked off the heavens?(C)
Who has held the dust of the earth in a basket,
    or weighed the mountains on the scales
    and the hills in a balance?(D)
13 Who can fathom the Spirit[a](E) of the Lord,
    or instruct the Lord as his counselor?(F)
14 Whom did the Lord consult to enlighten him,
    and who taught him the right way?
Who was it that taught him knowledge,(G)
    or showed him the path of understanding?(H)

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  1. Isaiah 40:13 Or mind