Job 40:5

Once have I spoken; but I will not answer: yea, twice; but I will proceed no further.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Job 40:5

BSB

I have spoken once, but I have no answer-twice, but I have nothing to add."

AKJV

Once have I spoken; but I will not answer: yes, twice; but I will proceed no further.

CPDV

One thing I have spoken, which I wish I had not said; and another, to which I will add no more.

ERV

Once have I spoken, and I will not answer; yea twice, but I will proceed no further.

NHEB

I have spoken once, and I will not answer; Yes, twice, but I will proceed no further."

SMT

Once I sake, and I will not answer: and twice, and I will not add.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Job 40:5

OnceH259AdjectivehaveIspokenH1696VerbbutIwillnotanswerH6030VerbyeatwiceH8147NounbutIwillproceednofurtherH3254Verb

Commentary for Job 40:5

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Job 40:5

Summary

Job resolves to cease his argumentation

Event

Job commits to further silence

Estimated Time Period

c. 2000 BC