Job 40:1

The LORD speaks and Job answers

1 The LORD continued to respond to Job:

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

1 The LORD continued to respond to Job:

2 Will the one who disputes with the Almighty correct him? God's instructor must answer him.

3 Job responded to the LORD:

4 Look, I'm of little worth. What can I answer you? I'll put my hand over my mouth.

5 I have spoken once, I won't answer; twice, I won't do it again.