Job 40:7

7 "Gird up thy loins now like a man; I will demand of thee, and declare thou unto 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 Once have I spoken, but I will not answer; yea, twice, but I will proceed no further."

6 Then answered the LORD unto Job out of the whirlwind and said:

7 "Gird up thy loins now like a man; I will demand of thee, and declare thou unto Me.

8 Wilt thou also disannul My judgment? Wilt thou condemn Me, that thou mayest be righteous?

9 Hast thou an arm like God? Or canst thou thunder with a voice like Him?