Job 40:2

Shall he that contendeth with the Almighty instruct him? he that reproveth God, let him answer it.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Job 40:2

BSB
"Will the faultfinder contend with the Almighty? Let him who argues with God give an answer."
AKJV
Shall he that contends with the Almighty instruct him? he that reproves God, let him answer it.
CPDV
Will he who contends with God be so easily silenced? Certainly, he who argues with God must also respond to him.
ERV
Shall he that cavilleth contend with the Almighty? he that argueth with God, let him answer it.
NHEB
"Shall he who argues contend with Shaddai? He who argues with God, let him answer it."
SMT
Shall he contending with the Almighty, instruct? he reproving God shall answer it.

Commentary for Job 40:2

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Job 40:2
Summary
Challenging Job to justify his complaints
Event
God challenges Job's worthiness
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Teaching