The Lord Reveals His Omnipotence to Job(A)

38 Then the Lord answered Job (B)out of the whirlwind, and said:

“Who(C) is this who darkens counsel
By (D)words without knowledge?
(E)Now [a]prepare yourself like a man;
I will question you, and you shall answer Me.

“Where(F) were you when I laid the foundations of the earth?
Tell Me, if you have understanding.

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Footnotes

  1. Job 38:3 Lit. gird up your loins like

The Lord Speaks

38 Then the Lord spoke to Job(A) out of the storm.(B) He said:

“Who is this that obscures my plans(C)
    with words without knowledge?(D)
Brace yourself like a man;
    I will question you,
    and you shall answer me.(E)

“Where were you when I laid the earth’s foundation?(F)
    Tell me, if you understand.(G)

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39 “Can(A) you hunt the prey for the lion,
Or satisfy the appetite of the young lions,
40 When they crouch in their dens,
Or lurk in their lairs to lie in wait?
41 (B)Who provides food for the raven,
When its young ones cry to God,
And wander about for lack of food?

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39 “Do you hunt the prey for the lioness
    and satisfy the hunger of the lions(A)
40 when they crouch in their dens(B)
    or lie in wait in a thicket?(C)
41 Who provides food(D) for the raven(E)
    when its young cry out to God
    and wander about for lack of food?(F)

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