Job 40:1

1 The Lord said 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 said to Job:

2 "Will the person who argues with the Almighty correct him? Let the person who accuses God answer him."

3 Then Job answered the Lord:

4 "I am not worthy; I cannot answer you anything, so I will put my hand over my mouth.

5 I spoke one time, but I will not answer again; I even spoke two times, but I will say nothing more."