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Then Yahweh answered Job out of the whirlwind,

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God Resumes His Case

Commentators explain that this verse marks the beginning of God's second speech. After pausing to give Job a chance to respond, God resumes His address from the whirlwind to complete His argument. This is a continuation of the divine lesson, not a new trial.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Job 40:6

18th Century

Theologian

Then answered the Lord unto Job out of the whirlwind - See the notes at (Job 38:1). God here resumes the argument which…

John Gill

John Gill

On Job 40:6

17th Century

Pastor

Then answered the Lord unto Job out of the whirlwind
Some think that the whirlwind ceased while the Lord spoke the w…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Job 40:6–14

17th Century

Minister

Those who profit by what they have heard from God will hear more from him. And those who are truly convinced of sin, yet need to be more thoroughly…