I have spoken once, and I will not answer;
Yes, twice, but I will proceed no further.”
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
Job 40:5 in context
Job 40:2–8
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“Shall he who argues contend with the Almighty?
He who argues with God, let him answer it.”
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Then Job answered the LORD,
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“Behold, I am of small account. What will I answer you?
I lay my hand on my mouth.
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I have spoken once, and I will not answer;
Yes, twice, but I will proceed no further.”
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Then the LORD answered Job out of the whirlwind:
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“Now brace yourself like a man.
I will question you, and you will answer me.
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Will you even annul my judgment?
Will you condemn me, that you may be justified?
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