Job 40:7

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 really don't have any answer. I spoke twice. But I won't say anything else."

6 Then the LORD spoke to Job out of the storm. He said,

7 "Get ready to stand up for yourself. I will ask you some more questions. Then I want you to answer me.

8 "Would you dare to claim that I am not being fair? Would you judge me in order to make yourself seem right?

9 Is your arm as powerful as mine is? Can your voice thunder as mine does?