Bible Chapter Summary
Job 40 Summary
Job's Submission and Behemoth
The Lord asks if Job who contends with the Almighty will instruct Him, and Job answers that he is vile and will lay his hand on his mouth, speaking no more. The Lord continues, asking if Job will disannul His judgment to be righteous himself, and whether Job possesses God's strength or voice. God demands that Job deck himself with majesty and array himself with glory, then cast down the proud. Finally, God directs Job's attention to Behemoth, a great beast made by God that eats grass as an ox.
Key themes
Key verses
Job 40:2
“Shall he that contendeth with the Almighty instruct him? he that reproveth God, let him answer it.”
Job 40:4-5
“Behold, I am vile; what shall I answer thee? I will lay mine hand upon my mouth.”
Job 40:8-9
“Wilt thou also disannul my judgment? wilt thou condemn me, that thou mayest be righteous?”
Job 40:15
“Behold now behemoth, which I made with thee; he eateth grass as an ox.”
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