Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The LORD said to Job: New Living Translation Then the LORD said to Job, English Standard Version And the LORD said to Job: Berean Standard Bible And the LORD said to Job: King James Bible Moreover the LORD answered Job, and said, New King James Version Moreover the LORD answered Job, and said: New American Standard Bible Then the LORD said to Job, NASB 1995 Then the LORD said to Job, NASB 1977 Then the LORD said to Job, Legacy Standard Bible Then Yahweh answered Job and said, Amplified Bible Then the LORD said to Job, Christian Standard Bible The LORD answered Job: Holman Christian Standard Bible The LORD answered Job: American Standard Version Moreover Jehovah answered Job, and said, Contemporary English Version I am the LORD All-Powerful, English Revised Version Moreover the LORD answered Job, and said, GOD'S WORD® Translation The LORD responded to Job, International Standard Version The LORD continued his response to Job by saying: Majority Standard Bible And the LORD said to Job: NET Bible Then the LORD answered Job: New Heart English Bible Moreover the LORD answered Job, Webster's Bible Translation Moreover, the LORD answered Job, and said, World English Bible Moreover Yahweh answered Job, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd YHWH answers Job and says: Young's Literal Translation And Jehovah doth answer Job, and saith: -- Smith's Literal Translation And Jehovah will answer Job, and he will say, Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the Lord went on, and said to Job : Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible The LORD then answered Job and said: New Revised Standard Version And the LORD said to Job: Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleMOREOVER the LORD answered Job, and said, Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And LORD JEHOVAH answered and said to Job: OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Moreover the LORD answered Job, and said:And the Lord God answered Job, and said, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Job Humbles Himself Before the LORD1And the LORD said to Job: 2“Will the faultfinder contend with the Almighty? Let him who argues with God give an answer.”… Cross References Job 38:1-3 Then the LORD answered Job out of the whirlwind and said: / “Who is this who obscures My counsel by words without knowledge? / Now brace yourself like a man; I will question you, and you shall inform Me. Job 42:1-6 Then Job replied to the LORD: / “I know that You can do all things and that no plan of Yours can be thwarted. / You asked, ‘Who is this who conceals My counsel without knowledge?’ Surely I spoke of things I did not understand, things too wonderful for me to know. ... Isaiah 45:9 Woe to him who quarrels with his Maker—one clay pot among many. Does the clay ask the potter, ‘What are you making?’ Does your work say, ‘He has no hands’? Romans 9:20 But who are you, O man, to talk back to God? Shall what is formed say to Him who formed it, “Why did You make me like this?” Isaiah 40:14 Whom did He consult to enlighten Him, and who taught Him the paths of justice? Who imparted knowledge to Him and showed Him the way of understanding? Jeremiah 18:6 “O house of Israel, declares the LORD, can I not treat you as this potter treats his clay? Just like clay in the potter’s hand, so are you in My hand, O house of Israel. Isaiah 29:16 You have turned things upside down, as if the potter were regarded as clay. Shall what is formed say to him who formed it, “He did not make me”? Can the pottery say of the potter, “He has no understanding”? 1 Corinthians 2:16 “For who has known the mind of the Lord, so as to instruct Him?” But we have the mind of Christ. Isaiah 41:21-24 “Present your case,” says the LORD. “Submit your arguments,” says the King of Jacob. / “Let them come and tell us what will happen. Tell the former things, so that we may reflect on them and know the outcome. Or announce to us what is coming. / Tell us the things that are to come, so that we may know that you are gods. Yes, do something good or evil, that we may look on together in dismay. ... Isaiah 50:8 The One who vindicates Me is near. Who will dare to contend with Me? Let us confront each other! Who has a case against Me? Let him approach Me! Romans 11:34 “Who has known the mind of the Lord? Or who has been His counselor?” Isaiah 43:9 All the nations gather together and the peoples assemble. Who among them can declare this, and proclaim to us the former things? Let them present their witnesses to vindicate them, so that others may hear and say, “It is true.” 1 Corinthians 1:25 For the foolishness of God is wiser than man’s wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than man’s strength. Isaiah 44:24-25 Thus says the LORD, your Redeemer who formed you from the womb: “I am the LORD, who has made all things, who alone stretched out the heavens, who by Myself spread out the earth, / who foils the signs of false prophets and makes fools of diviners, who confounds the wise and turns their knowledge into nonsense, 1 Corinthians 3:19 For the wisdom of this world is foolishness in God’s sight. As it is written: “He catches the wise in their craftiness.” Treasury of Scripture Moreover the LORD answered Job, and said, Job 40:6 Then answered the LORD unto Job out of the whirlwind, and said, Job 38:1 Then the LORD answered Job out of the whirlwind, and said, Jump to Previous Job MoreoverJump to Next Job MoreoverJob 40 1. Job humbles himself to God6. God stirs him up to show his righteousness, power, and wisdom 16. Of the behemoth And the LORD said to Job: This phrase marks a pivotal moment in the Book of Job, where God directly addresses Job. The use of "LORD" in all capital letters signifies the Hebrew name Yahweh, emphasizing God's covenantal relationship with His people. This is the second time God speaks to Job, following a series of discourses where Job and his friends debate the nature of suffering and divine justice. The direct communication from God underscores His sovereignty and the importance of divine revelation over human wisdom. In the context of the narrative, Job has been questioning God's justice and the reason for his suffering. God's response is not to provide direct answers to Job's questions but to challenge Job's understanding of the universe and his place within it. This interaction highlights the theme of God's incomprehensible wisdom and power, which is a central theme in the book. The setting of this divine speech is significant. It takes place after Job's friends have failed to provide satisfactory explanations for his suffering, and after Job himself has expressed a desire to present his case before God. The fact that God chooses to speak to Job directly, rather than through intermediaries, emphasizes the personal nature of God's relationship with humanity. This moment can also be seen as a type of Christ, where God directly engages with human suffering and questions. Just as God speaks to Job in his distress, Jesus, as the Word made flesh, enters into human history to address the problem of sin and suffering. The phrase also connects to other scriptures where God speaks directly to individuals, such as Moses at the burning bush (Exodus 3) or Elijah on Mount Horeb (1 Kings 19). These instances highlight the transformative power of divine encounters and the authority of God's word. In summary, this phrase introduces a divine discourse that shifts the focus from human reasoning to divine revelation, emphasizing God's ultimate authority and wisdom. Persons / Places / Events 1. The LORD (Yahweh)The covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal, self-existent nature and His relationship with His people. In the context of Job, Yahweh is the sovereign Creator who engages in a direct dialogue with Job. 2. Job A man described as blameless and upright, who fears God and shuns evil. He is the central human character in the Book of Job, undergoing severe trials and questioning the reasons for his suffering. 3. The Dialogue This verse marks the continuation of a divine discourse where God speaks directly to Job, challenging him and providing a broader perspective on divine wisdom and power. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty and WisdomRecognize that God's understanding and plans are far beyond human comprehension. Trust in His wisdom even when circumstances are challenging. The Importance of Humility Approach God with humility, acknowledging our limited perspective. Job's encounter with God reminds us to be humble before the Creator. The Value of Direct Communication with God Engage in honest and open dialogue with God through prayer. Job's experience shows that God desires to communicate with us, even in our confusion and suffering. The Role of Suffering in Spiritual Growth Understand that suffering can lead to a deeper relationship with God. Job's trials ultimately bring him closer to understanding God's nature. The Assurance of God's Presence Be assured that God is present and attentive to our struggles. His direct address to Job signifies His involvement in our lives.Verses 1-5. - Between the first and the second part of the Divine discourse, at the end of which Job wholly humbles himself (Job 42:1-6), is interposed a short appeal on the part of the Almighty, and a short reply on Job's part, which, however, is insufficient. God calls upon Job to make good his charges (vers. 1, 2). Job declines, acknowledges himself to be of no account, and promises silence and submission for the future (vers. 3-5). But something more is needed; and therefore the discourse is further prolonged. Verses 1, 2. - Moreover the Lord. Jehovah' as in Job 38:1 and in the opening chapters (see the comment on Job 12:9). Answered Job, and said, Shall he that contendeth with the Almighty instruct him? rather, Can he that reproveth contend with the Almighty? (see the Revised Version). Does Job, the reprover, think that he can really contend with the Almighty? If so, then he that reproveth God, let him answer it; or, let him answer this; let him answer, that is, what has been urged in ch. 38 and 39. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew And the LORDיְהוָ֥ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel said וַיַּ֖עַן (way·ya·‘an) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6030: To answer, respond to Job: אִיּ֗וֹב (’î·yō·wḇ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 347: Job -- a patriarch Links Job 40:1 NIVJob 40:1 NLT Job 40:1 ESV Job 40:1 NASB Job 40:1 KJV Job 40:1 BibleApps.com Job 40:1 Biblia Paralela Job 40:1 Chinese Bible Job 40:1 French Bible Job 40:1 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 40:1 Moreover Yahweh answered Job (Jb) |
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