When he prepared the heavens, I [was] there: when he set a compass upon the face of the depth:
Ver. 27. When he prepared the heavens.] Or, Caused them to be prepared, took order to have it done, viz., by me, who was with him, and "by whom he made the worlds." Hebrews 1:1,14 : 3 John 1:3 Col 1:16 "For the Father loveth the Son, and hath put all things into his hand." Joh 3:35
When he set a compass.] Or, Drew a circle round about the earth, meaning the outspread firmament of heaven. Gen 1:6 Howbeit the Hebrews understand it of the world of angels, called by them the third world, or the third heaven; whereunto St Paul also seems to allude in 2 Corinthians 12:2 .