Job 40:1

1 Then Yahweh answered Job and said,

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 Then Yahweh answered Job and said,

2 "Shall a faultfinder contend with Shaddai? Anyone who argues with God must answer it."

3 So Job answered Yahweh and said,

4 "Look, I am insignificant. What shall I answer you? I lay my hand on my mouth.

5 Once I have spoken, and I will not answer; even twice, but I will not proceed."

Footnotes

• [a]. Hebrew "And"