# 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. AT: "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. AT: "Tell me who laid its cornerstone when ... the sons of God shouted for joy." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])