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Job 40:2 - Meaning and Application
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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition
" “Shall he who argues contend with the Almighty? He who argues with God, let him answer it.” "
Job 40:2
Verse in Context
Understanding the surrounding verses prevents misinterpretation:
1 Moreover the LORD answered Job,
2 “Shall he who argues contend with the Almighty? He who argues with God, let him answer it.”
3 Then Job answered the LORD,
4 “Behold, I am of small account. What will I answer you? I lay my hand on my mouth.
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Job 40:1
"Moreover the LORD answered Job,"
Job 40:3
"Then Job answered the LORD,"
Job 40:4
"“Behold, I am of small account. What will I answer you? I lay my hand on my mouth."
Job 40:5
"I have spoken once, and I will not answer; Yes, twice, but I will proceed no further.”"
Job 40:6
"Then the LORD answered Job out of the whirlwind:"
Job 40:7
"“Now brace yourself like a man. I will question you, and you will answer me."
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