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Job 40:1-5

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody

Scripture focus

1. Moreover the LORD answered Job, and said, 2. Shall he that contendeth with the Almighty instruct [him]? he that reproveth God, let him answer it. 3. Then Job answered the LORD, and said, 4. Behold, I am vile; what shall I answer thee? I will lay mine hand upon my mouth. 5. Once have I spoken; but I will not answer: yea, twice; but I will proceed no further.

Job 40:1-5 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Job 40:1

Theological / Devotional

Answered Job. Verses 1-5 of this chapter mark a brief interlude in God’s address to Job. It seems as if God is giving Job an opportunity to make a complete surrender at this point.

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