Job 40
1The Lord said to Job: 2“Will the one who contends with the Almighty correct him?Let him who accuses God answer him!” 3Then Job answered the Lord: 4“I am unworthy—how can I reply to you?I put my hand over my mouth. 5I spoke once, but I have no answer—twice, but I will say no more.” 6Then the Lord spoke to Job out of the storm: 7“Brace yourself like a man;I will question you,and you shall answer me. 8“Would you discredit my justice?Would you condemn me to justify yourself? 9Do you have an arm like God’s,and can your voice thunder like his? 10Then adorn yourself with glory and splendor,and clothe yourself in honor and majesty. 11Unleash the fury of your wrath,look at all who are proud and bring them low, 12look at all who are proud and humble them,crush the wicked where they stand. 13Bury them all in the dust together;shroud their faces in the grave. 14Then I myself will admit to youthat your own right hand can save you. 15“Look at Behemoth,which I made along with youand which feeds on grass like an ox. 16What strength it has in its loins,what power in the muscles of its belly! 17Its tail sways like a cedar;the sinews of its thighs are close-knit. 18Its bones are tubes of bronze,its limbs like rods of iron. 19It ranks first among the works of God,yet its Maker can approach it with his sword. 20The hills bring it their produce,and all the wild animals play nearby. 21Under the lotus plants it lies,hidden among the reeds in the marsh. 22The lotuses conceal it in their shadow;the poplars by the stream surround it. 23A raging river does not alarm it;it is secure, though the Jordan should surge against its mouth. 24Can anyone capture it by the eyes,or trap it and pierce its nose?
Study Context for Job 40
As you study Job 40, keep in mind the overarching themes of this old testament book: Suffering, Sovereignty, Trust. Observe how the specific events or teachings in this chapter contribute to the book's broader message.
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Observation: What does Job 40 reveal about the character and nature of God? What does it reveal about humanity?
Application: How does the truth presented in this chapter change how you should live, think, or pray today?
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