Job 40:1

1 The LORD continued,

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,

2 "I am the Mighty One. Will the man who argues with me correct me? Let him who brings charges against me answer me!"

3 Job replied to the Lord,

4 "I'm not worthy. How can I reply to you? I'm putting my hand over my mouth. I'll stop talking.

5 I spoke once. But I really don't have any answer. I spoke twice. But I won't say anything else."