Job 40:7

7 "Now brace yourself like a man. I will question you, and you will answer me.

Job 40:7 Meaning and Commentary

Job 40:7

Gird up thy loins now like a man: I will demand of thee, and,
declare thou unto me
And prepare to give an answer to what should be demanded of him. The same way of speaking is used in ( Job 38:3 ) ; (See Gill on Job 38:3).

Job 40:7 In-Context

5 I have spoken once, and I will not answer; Yes, twice, but I will proceed no further."

6 Then the LORD answered Iyov out of the whirlwind,

7 "Now brace yourself like a man. I will question you, and you will answer me.

8 Will you even annul my judgment? Will you condemn me, that you may be justified?

9 Or have you an arm like God? Can you thunder with a voice like him?