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Job 40:14

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
Then will I also confess unto thee that thine own right hand can save thee.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Then I will admit to you that your own strength can save you.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is telling Job that only when Job can save himself by his own power will God acknowledge that Job doesn't need divine help.

📚 Historical Context

In the Book of Job, God is responding to Job's intense questioning about his suffering by asserting His unmatched authority and power over creation. This verse is part of God's challenge to Job, where He demands that Job demonstrate his own ability to control the forces of nature, implying that human strength alone cannot achieve salvation. Through this dialogue, the narrative highlights the ancient wisdom tradition that emphasizes God's sovereignty in the face of human limitations.

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