Job 40:3

Job 40:3 Meaning and Commentary

Job 40:3

Then Job answered the Lord
Finding that he was obliged to answer, he did, but with some reluctance:

and said;
as follows:

Job 40:3 In-Context

1 God then confronted Job directly:
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
3 Job answered:
4 "I'm speechless, in awe - words fail me. I should never have opened my mouth!
5 I've talked too much, way too much. I'm ready to shut up and listen." God's Second Set of Questions I Want Straight Answers
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