Job 40:1

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Job 40:1 Meaning and Commentary

Job 40:1

Moreover the Lord answered Job
The Lord having discoursed largely of the works of nature, in order to reconcile the mind of Job to his works of providence, stopped and made a pause for a little space, that Job might answer if he thought fit; but he being entirely silent, the Lord began again:

and said;
as follows:

Job 40:1 In-Context

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2 Will he who is protesting give teaching to the Ruler of all? Let him who has arguments to put forward against God give an answer.

3 And Job said in answer to the Lord,

4 Truly, I am of no value; what answer may I give to you? I will put my hand on my mouth.

5 I have said once, and even twice, what was in my mind, but I will not do so again.