Job 40

Job 40:1 Yahveh answered Job and said:

Job 40:2 Will the one who contends with the Almighty correct him? Let him who argues with God answer.

Job 40:3 Then Job answered Yahveh:

Job 40:4 I am so insignificant. How can I answer you? I place my hand over my mouth.

Job 40:5 I have spoken once, and I will not reply; twice, but now I can add nothing.

Job 40:6 Then Yahveh answered Job from the whirlwind:

Job 40:7 Get ready to answer me like a healthy man; When I question you, you will inform me.

Job 40:8 Would you really challenge my justice? Would you declare me guilty to justify yourself?

Job 40:9 Do you have an arm like God’s? Can you thunder with a voice like his?

Job 40:10 Adorn yourself with majesty and splendor and clothe yourself with honor and glory.

Job 40:11 Pour out your raging anger; look on every proud person and humiliate him.

Job 40:12 Look on every proud person and humble him; trample the wicked where they stand.

Job 40:13 Hide them together in the dust; imprison them in the grave.

Job 40:14 Then I will confess to you that your own right hand can deliver you.

Job 40:15 Look at Behemoth, which I made along with you. He eats grass like cattle.

Job 40:16 Look at the strength of his back and the power in the muscles of his belly.

Job 40:17 He stiffens his tail like a cedar tree; the tendons of his thighs are woven firmly together.

Job 40:18 His bones are bronze tubes; his limbs are like iron rods.

Job 40:19 He is the first of God’s works; only his Maker can draw the sword against him.

Job 40:20 The hills yield food for him, while all sorts of wild animals play there.

Job 40:21 He lies under the lotus plants, hiding in the protection of marshy reeds.

Job 40:22 Lotus plants cover him with their shade; the willows by the brook surround him.

Job 40:23 Though the river rages, Behemoth is unafraid; he remains confident, even if the Jordan surges up to his mouth.

Job 40:24 Can anyone capture him while he looks on, or pierce his nose with snares?

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Jefferson Vann is pastor of Piney Grove Advent Christian Church in Delco, North Carolina. View all posts by Jefferson Vann