Job 40:1

1 The Lord answered 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 answered Job:

2 Will the one who contends with the Almighty correct [Him]? Let him who argues with God give an answer.

3 Then Job answered the Lord:

4 I am so insignificant. How can I answer You? I place my hand over my mouth.

5 I have spoken once, and I will not reply; twice, but [now] I can add nothing.