Job 40:1

1 The LORD said to Job:

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Job 40:1 in Other Translations

KJV

1 Moreover the LORD answered Job, and said,

ESV

1 And the LORD said to Job:

NLT

1 Then the LORD said to Job,

MSG

1 God then confronted Job directly:

CSB

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:

Taken from John Gill's Exposition of the Bible

Job 40:1 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.”

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1. S Job 5:8; S Job 10:2; Job 13:3; Job 23:4; Job 31:35; Job 33:13

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