Job 40:1

1 God then confronted Job directly:

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 God then confronted Job directly:

2 "Now what do you have to say for yourself? Are you going to haul me, the Mighty One, into court and press charges?" Job Answers God I'm Ready to Shut Up and Listen

3 Job answered:

4 "I'm speechless, in awe - words fail me. I should never have opened my mouth!

5 I've talked too much, way too much. I'm ready to shut up and listen." God's Second Set of Questions I Want Straight Answers