Job 40:1

1 Continuing to address Iyov, ADONAI 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 Continuing to address Iyov, ADONAI said:

2 "Does the critic still want to dispute Shaddai? Let him who wants to correct God give an answer!"

3 Then Iyov replied to ADONAI:

4 "I am too ashamed; I have nothing to say. I lay my hand over my mouth.

5 Yes, I spoke once, but I won't answer more; all right, twice, but I won't go on."