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Job 40:4

King James Version (KJV)

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— D.L. Moody

Job 40:4

Verse 4 of 24

Scripture focus

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

Job 40:4 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Job 40:4

Theological / Devotional

I am vile. Instead of saying, “I am innocent,” as he had intended to say, he replies, “I am vile.” God’s revelation has changed his entire attitude toward himself and toward God. A similar conviction dawns upon all men who arrive at a proper appreciation of God.

What shall I answer? The Job who was so anxious to present his case to God has no answer.

Mine hand. Compare chapters 21:5; 29:9.

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