Job 40:2
“Shall hee that contendeth with the Almightie, instruct him? he that reproueth God, let him answere it.”
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Job 40:2 Context
1Moreouer the Lord answered Iob, and said, 2Shall hee that contendeth with the Almightie, instruct him? he that reproueth God, let him answere it. 3¶ Then Iob answered the Lord, and said, 4Behold, I am vile, what shall I answere thee? I wil lay my hand vpon my mouth.
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Other Translations for Job 40:2
Shall he that contendeth with the Almighty instruct [him]? he that reproveth God, let him answer it.
- King James Version
"Will the faultfinder contend with the Almighty? Let him who reproves God answer it."
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Shall he that cavilleth contend with the Almighty? He that argueth with God, let him answer it.
- American Standard Version (1901)
Will he who is protesting give teaching to the Ruler of all? Let him who has arguments to put forward against God give an answer.
- Basic English Bible
Shall he that will contend with the Almighty instruct [him]? he that reproveth +God, let him answer it.
- Darby Bible
Shall he that contendeth with the Almighty instruct him? he that reproveth God, let him answer it.
- Webster's Bible
Shall he who argues contend with the Almighty? He who argues with God, let him answer it.
- World English Bible
Is the striver with the Mighty instructed? The reprover of God, let him answer it.
- Youngs Literal Bible
Shall he that reproveth contend with the Almighty? He that argueth with God, let him answer it.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Wesley's Notes for Job 40:2
40:2 Reproveth - That boldly censureth his ways or works; it is at his peril.