Job 40:2

"Moreover the LORD answered Job,"

Key Reflection

In Job 40:2, when the Lord answers Job, it signifies a shift in the narrative where God directly addresses and challenges Job's perspective on His sovereignty, preparing Job for a profound lesson about humility and divine power. This confrontation is part of a broader theological discussion on faith and suffering, setting the stage for deeper understanding and acceptance of God's ways.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Shall he that contendeth with the A mighty instruct him? -Gesenius renders this, “Contending shall the reprover of God contend with the Almighty?” Prof. Lee, “Shall one by contending with the Almighty correct this?” On the grammatical construction, see Gesenius on the wordיסורyissôr, and Rosenmuller and Lee,in loc. The meaning seems to be this: “Will he who would enter into a controversy with the Almighty now presume to instruct him? He that was so desirous of arguing his cause with God, will he now answer?” All the language used here is taken from courts, and is such as I have had frequent occasion to explain in these notes.

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