Job 40:3 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Then Job answered the LORD, and said,

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Then Job answered the LORD, and said,

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse introduces Job's response to God after God has spoken to him from the whirlwind.

📚 Historical Context

This occurs near the end of the book of Job, after Job has endured tremendous suffering and questioned God's justice. God has just finished speaking to Job from a whirlwind, challenging Job with questions about creation and divine power. Job now prepares to respond to God's overwhelming display of wisdom and authority.

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