Job 40:2
Shall he that reproveth contend with the Almighty? He that argueth with God, let him answer it.
JPS TaNaKH 1917
In The King James Version
Shall he that contendeth with the Almighty instruct him? he that reproveth God, let him answer it.
In Context
1Moreover the LORD answered Job, and said:
3Then Job answered the LORD, and said:
Cross References
Job 3:20Wherewith is light given to him that is in misery, and life unto the bitter in soul —
Job 7:12Am I a sea, or a sea-monster, that Thou settest a watch over me?
Job 9:3If one should desire to contend with Him, he could not answer Him one of a thousand.
Job 9:32For He is not a man, as I am, that I should answer Him, that we should come together in judgment.
Job 10:14If I sin, then Thou markest me, and Thou wilt not acquit me from mine iniquity.
Job 14:16But now Thou numberest my steps, Thou dost not even wait for my sin;
Matthew Henry on Job 40:2-6
Job's Humble Submission. ( b. c. 1520.) 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. Here is, I. A humbling challenge which God gave to Job. After he had heaped up many hard questions upon him, to show him,… Read the whole commentary →