Job 40:2
What does Job 40:2 mean?
A plain-English look at Job 40:2 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Shall he that cavilleth contend with the Almighty? He that argueth with God, let him answer it.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Shall he that contendeth with the Almighty instruct him? he that reproveth God, let him answer it.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Shall he that cavilleth contend with the Almighty? He that argueth with God, let him answer it.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Will he who is protesting give teaching to the Ruler of all? Let him who has arguments to put forward against God give an answer.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Is the striver with the Mighty instructed? The reprover of God, let him answer it.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Gird up thy loins like a man: I will ask thee, and do thou tell me.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Shall he that will contend with the Almighty instruct [him]? he that reprovethGod, let him answer it.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Job 7:19
How long wilt thou not look away from me, Nor let me alone till I swallow down my spittle?
- Job 10:3
Is it good unto thee that thou shouldest oppress, That thou shouldest despise the work of thy hands, And shine upon the counsel of the wicked?
- Job 3:23
Why is light givento a man whose way is hid, And whom God hath hedged in?
- 1 Corinthians 10:22
Or do we provoke the Lord to jealousy? are we stronger than he?
- Job 9:32
For he is not a man, as I am, that I should answer him, That we should come together in judgment.
- Job 19:6
Know now that God hath subverted me in my cause, And hath compassed me with his net.
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