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Job 40:3

Old Testament Wisdom/Poetry ASV (1901)

What does Job 40:3 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Then Job answered Jehovah, and said,” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Then Job answered Jehovah, and said,
Job 40:3 — American Standard Version

Context — Job 40

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
1Moreover Jehovah answered Job, and said,
2Shall he that cavilleth contend with the Almighty? He that argueth with God, let him answer it.
3Then Job answered Jehovah, and said,
4Behold, I am of small account; What shall I answer thee? I lay my hand upon my mouth.
5Once have I spoken, and I will not answer; Yea, twice, but I will proceed no further.
6Then Jehovah answered Job out of the whirlwind, and said,
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Then Job answered the Lord, etc.] Finding that he was obliged to answer, he did, but with some reluctance: and said; as follows:”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Lord--JEHOVAH.”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“40:3-5 Job’s brief and humble response does not acknowledge guilt, but it does admit his insignificance (40:4). He had previously thought that he could approach God like a prince (31:37) or even cross-examine him (13:22-23).”
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