Job 40:2 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Bible Comments

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

He that contendeth - as Job had so often expressed a wish to do (cf. Isaiah 45:9). Or, rebuketh х rob (H7230), the same as riyb (H7378), to hold a law controversy with]. Does Job now still (after seeing and hearing of God's majesty and wisdom) wish to set God right! х yicowr (H3250) - literally, chastise, so teach, or instruct, with, however, the idea of reproof and rebuke added].

Answer it - namely, the questions I have asked.

Job 40:2

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