Job 42:4

World English Bible (2000)

You said, 'Listen, now, and I will speak; I will question you, and you will answer me.'

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Referenced Verses

  • Job 38:3 : 3 Brace yourself like a man, for I will question you, then you answer me!
  • Job 40:7 : 7 "Now brace yourself like a man. I will question you, and you will answer me.
  • Gen 18:27 : 27 Abraham answered, "See now, I have taken it on myself to speak to the Lord, who am but dust and ashes.
  • Gen 18:30-32 : 30 He said, "Oh don't let the Lord be angry, and I will speak. What if there are thirty found there?" He said, "I will not do it, if I find thirty there." 31 He said, "See now, I have taken it on myself to speak to the Lord. What if there are twenty found there?" He said, "I will not destroy it for the twenty's sake." 32 He said, "Oh don't let the Lord be angry, and I will speak just once more. What if ten are found there?" He said, "I will not destroy it for the ten's sake."

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  • 3You asked, 'Who is this who hides counsel without knowledge?' therefore I have uttered that which I did not understand, things too wonderful for me, which I didn't know.

  • 5I had heard of you by the hearing of the ear, but now my eye sees you.

  • 22Then call, and I will answer; or let me speak, and you answer me.

  • Job 23:4-5
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    4I would set my cause in order before him, and fill my mouth with arguments.

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  • Job 33:31-33
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    31Mark well, Job, and listen to me. Hold your peace, and I will speak.

    32If you have anything to say, answer me. Speak, for I desire to justify you.

    33If not, listen to me. Hold your peace, and I will teach you wisdom."

  • 1"However, Job, please hear my speech, and listen to all my words.

  • Job 38:2-4
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    2"Who is this who darkens counsel by words without knowledge?

    3Brace yourself like a man, for I will question you, then you answer me!

    4"Where were you when I laid the foundations of the earth? Declare, if you have understanding.

  • 32Teach me that which I don't see. If I have done iniquity, I will do it no more'?

  • 34Men of understanding will tell me, yes, every wise man who hears me:

  • 8"Surely you have spoken in my hearing, I have heard the voice of your words, saying,

  • 3"Surely I would speak to the Almighty. I desire to reason with God.

  • 17"I will show you, listen to me; that which I have seen I will declare:

  • 2"Bear with me a little, and I will show you; for I still have something to say on God's behalf.

  • 5If you can, answer me. Set your words in order before me, and stand forth.

  • Job 40:7-8
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    7"Now brace yourself like a man. I will question you, and you will answer me.

    8Will you even annul my judgment? Will you condemn me, that you may be justified?

  • 24"Teach me, and I will hold my peace. Cause me to understand wherein I have erred.

  • 16It stood still, but I couldn't discern its appearance. A form was before my eyes. Silence, then I heard a voice, saying,

  • 1Then Job answered Yahweh,

  • Job 34:1-2
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    1Moreover Elihu answered,

    2"Hear my words, you wise men. Give ear to me, you who have knowledge.

  • 6Hear now my reasoning. Listen to the pleadings of my lips.

  • 15You would call, and I would answer you. You would have a desire to the work of your hands.

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  • 4I will answer you, and your companions with you.

  • Job 13:19-20
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    19Who is he who will contend with me? For then would I hold my peace and give up the spirit.

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    3Then Job answered Yahweh,

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  • 2I will tell God, 'Do not condemn me. Show me why you contend with me.

  • 8Have you heard the secret counsel of God? Do you limit wisdom to yourself?

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  • 20I will speak, that I may be refreshed. I will open my lips and answer.

  • Job 32:10-11
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    10Therefore I said, 'Listen to me; I also will show my opinion.'

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  • 3Do you open your eyes on such a one, and bring me into judgment with you?

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