Job 28:14 (WEB)
The deep says, ‘It isn’t in me.’ The sea says, ‘It isn’t with me.’
Fathers and councils · 2
Basil the Great
“Thus, the deep is not a multitude of hostile powers, as has been imagined; nor “darkness” an evil sovereign force in enmity with good.” — editor's note: i.e. by those who would identify the ἄβυσσος (Tehôm) of Gen. i. 2 with that of Luke i. 31, and understand it to mean the abode in prison of evil spirits. The…
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Gregory of Nazianzus
“For Scripture often personifies many even lifeless objects; as for instance, “The Sea said” so and so; and, “The Depth saith, It is not in me;” and “The Heavens declare the glory of God;” and again a command is given to the Sword; and the Mountains and Hills are asked the reason of their skipping.” — editor's note: Job xxviii. 14.
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