KJV ORIGINAL
Shall he that contendeth with the Almighty instruct him? he that reproveth God, let him answer it.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Should someone who argues with the Almighty try to teach him? Anyone who criticizes God should be ready to answer for it.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is challenging Job by asking if someone who disputes with the all-powerful Creator has any right to correct or instruct him.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes near the end of the book of Job, after Job has endured tremendous suffering and questioned God's justice. God has just spoken to Job out of a whirlwind, overwhelming him with displays of divine power and wisdom through a series of rhetorical questions about creation. This particular challenge comes as God confronts Job's complaints and demands for answers about his suffering.
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