Job 40:1

1 And the Lord yet again answered and spoke to Job out of the cloud, ,

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 And the Lord yet again answered and spoke to Job out of the cloud, ,

2 Nay, gird up now thy loins like a man; and I will ask thee, and do thou answer me.

3 Do not set aside my judgment: and dost thou think that I have dealt with thee in any other way, than that thou mightest appear to be righteous?

4 Hast thou an arm like the Lord's? or dost thou thunder with a voice like his?

5 Assume now a lofty bearing and power; and clothe thyself with glory and honour.