Job 40:2

2 “Will the one who contends with the Almighty correct him? Let him who accuses God answer him!”

Job 40:2 in Other Translations

KJV
2 Shall he that contendeth with the Almighty instruct him? he that reproveth God, let him answer it.
ESV
2 "Shall a faultfinder contend with the Almighty? He who argues with God, let him answer it."
NLT
2 “Do you still want to argue with the Almighty? You are God’s critic, but do you have the answers?”
MSG
2 "Now what do you have to say for yourself? Are you going to haul me, the Mighty One, into court and press charges?" Job Answers God I'm Ready to Shut Up and Listen
CSB
2 Will the one who contends with the Almighty correct [Him]? Let him who argues with God give an answer.

Job 40:2 In-Context

1 The LORD said to Job:
2 “Will the one who contends with the Almighty correct him? Let him who accuses God answer him!”
3 Then Job answered the LORD:
4 “I am unworthy—how can I reply to you? I put my hand over my mouth.
5 I spoke once, but I have no answer— twice, but I will say no more.”

Cross References 3

  • 1. S Job 13:3
  • 2. S Job 9:15; S Job 11:8; S Job 33:13; Romans 9:20
  • 3. S Job 9:3
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