Job 40:7

7 “Brace yourself like a man; I will question you, and you shall answer me.

Job 40:7 in Other Translations

7 Gird up thy loins now like a man: I will demand of thee, and declare thou unto me.

7 “Dress for action like a man; I will question you, and you make it known to me.

7 “Brace yourself like a man, because I have some questions for you, and you must answer them.

7 "I have some more questions for you, and I want straight answers.

7 Gird up thy loins now like a man: I will demand of thee, and declare thou unto me.

7 "Brace yourself like a man! I will ask you, and you will teach me.

7 Get ready to answer Me like a man; When I question you, you will inform Me.

7 "Get ready to stand up for yourself. I will ask you some more questions. Then I want you to 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 spoke once, but I have no answer— twice, but I will say no more.”

6 Then the LORD spoke to Job out of the storm:

7 “Brace yourself like a man; I will question you, and you shall answer me.

8 “Would you discredit my justice? Would you condemn me to justify yourself?

9 Do you have an arm like God’s, and can your voice thunder like his?

Cross References

• 1. S Job 38:3; Job 42:4