Job 39:32 cpdv — Will he who contends with God be so easily silenced? Certainly, he who argues with God must also respond to him.

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"Will he who contends with God be so easily silenced? Certainly, he who argues with God must also respond to him. "

— Job 39:32, Catholic Public Domain Version

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“Shall he that contendeth with God be so easily silenced? surely he that reproveth God, ought to answer him.”
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Job 39 — Context

From there, she looks for food, and her eyes catch sight of it from far away.

Her young will drink blood, and wherever the carcass will be, she is there immediately.

And the Lord continued, and he said to Job:

Will he who contends with God be so easily silenced? Certainly, he who argues with God must also respond to him.

Then Job answered the Lord, saying:

What could I possibly answer, since I have been speaking thoughtlessly? I will place my hand over my mouth.

One thing I have spoken, which I wish I had not said; and another, to which I will add no more.

Job 39:32 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 39:32 say?

Job 39:32 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Will he who contends with God be so easily silenced? Certainly, he who argues with God must also respond to him. ”

Where is Job 39:32 in the Bible?

Job 39:32 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 39, verse 32.

Who wrote Job?

Job is traditionally attributed to Anonymous; among the oldest books of the Bible. It was written Unknown; possibly c. 2000–1800 BC, with composition c. 1400–500 BC.

What is the book of Job about?

Job is the ancient story of a righteous man stripped of everything he has, and the four friends who try and fail to explain his suffering. When God finally speaks, he does not answer the "why" — he reveals himself, and Job worships from a place deeper than his pain.

What are the major themes of Job?

Job explores themes including Suffering, Sovereignty, Faith Under Trial, Wisdom, God's Majesty. These themes shape the meaning and context of Job 39:32.

What translation should I read Job 39:32 in?

Job 39:32 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Job 39:32?

Job 39:32 reads (CPDV): “Will he who contends with God be so easily silenced? Certainly, he who argues with God must also respond to him. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Job 39:32 cpdv — Will he who contends with God be so easily silenced? Certainly, he who argues with God must also respond to him.

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