Job 40:1-6

1 Moreover, the LORD answered Job and said,

2 Shall he that contends with the Almighty instruct him? Let him that disputes with God answer this.

3 Then Job answered the LORD and said,

4 Behold, I am vile; what shall I answer thee? I will lay my hand over my mouth.

5 Once I have spoken; but I will not answer; even twice, but I will proceed no further.

6 Then the LORD answered Job out of the whirlwind and said,

Job 40:1-6 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO JOB 40

In this chapter Job is called upon to give in his answer, Job 40:1,2, which he does in the most humble manner, acknowledging his vileness and folly, Job 40:3-5; and then the Lord proceeds to give him further conviction of his superior justice and power, Job 40:6-9; and one thing he proposes to him, to humble the proud, if he could, and then he would own his own right hand could save him, Job 40:10-15; and observes to him another instance of his power in a creature called behemoth, which he had made, and gives a description of, Job 40:15-24.