en_tn/job/38/06.md

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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)