Job 40:3

Job 40:3 in other versions

• New International Version (NIV)Then Job answered the Lord:
• English Standard Version (ESV)Then Job answered the Lord and said:
• New King James Version (NKJV)Then Job answered the Lord and said:
• New Living Translation (NLT)Then Job replied to the Lord,

Context of Job 40:3

1Moreover the Lord answered Job, and said, 2Shall he that contendeth with the Almighty instruct him? he that reproveth God, let him answer it. Then Job answered the Lord, and said, 4Behold, I am vile; what shall I answer thee? I will lay mine hand upon my mouth. 5Once have I spoken; but I will not answer: yea, twice; but I will proceed no further.

Job 40:3 word by word

וַיַּ֖עַן אִיּ֥וֹב אֶת־יְהוָ֗ה וַיֹּאמַֽר׃Read the interlinear

• Then Jobאִיּוֹב'îyôb · JobH347
• answeredעָנָה‛ânâh · to answerH6030
• the Lordיְהֹוָהyehôvâh · LORDH3068
• and saidאָמַר'âmar · to sayH559

Commentaries on Job 40:3

• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 3-5Job's short and humble reply does not admit guilt, but it does admit how "insignificant" he is (40:4). Earlier, he believed he could approach God like a prince or even question him (31:37; 13:22–23).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 33. Lord--Jehovah.Read the comment

Topics related to Job 40:3

• Afflictions and Adversities
• God
• Job

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Commentaries on Job 40

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings