Job 40:1

1 The LORD responded to 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:

Job 40:1 In-Context

1 The LORD responded to Job,

2 "Will the person who finds fault with the Almighty correct him? Will the person who argues with God answer him?"

3 Job answered the LORD,

4 "I'm so insignificant. How can I answer you? I will put my hand over my mouth.

5 I spoke once, but I can't answer-- twice, but not again."