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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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God Calls Job's Bluff
Commentators explain this verse as a direct, personal challenge from God to Job. Job had repeatedly wished for a legal showdown to argue his case. God now grants him the floor, rhetorically asking if the man who wants to dispute with the Almighty is actually prepared to 'instruct' Him. It's the moment God calls Job's bluff.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Shall he that contends with the Almighty instruct him? - Gesenius renders this, “Contending shall the reprover of God contend with …
19th Century
Anglican
Shall he that contendeth with the Almighty instruct him?—Rather, Can he that reproves (e.g., Job) c…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Shall he that contendeth with the Almighty instruct [him] ? &c.] Is he capable of it? He ought to be that takes upon him …
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Communion with the Lord effectively convinces and humbles a saint, and makes him glad to part with his most beloved sins. It is necessary to be tho…
13th Century
Catholic
In what He said before, the Lord demonstrated His wisdom and power by recalling the marvelous things that appear in His works (chapters 38 and 39),…
