Job 40:5 web — I have spoken once, and I will not answer; Yes, twice, but I will proceed no further."

World English Bible

"I have spoken once, and I will not answer; Yes, twice, but I will proceed no further.""

— Job 40:5, World English Bible

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KJV
“Once have I spoken; but I will not answer: yea, twice; but I will proceed no further.”
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ASV
“Once have I spoken, and I will not answer; Yea, twice, but I will proceed no further. ”
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NET
“I have spoken once, but I cannot answer; twice, but I will say no more.””
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DRB
“Clothe thyself with beauty, and set thyself up on high, and be glorious, and put on goodly garments.”
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BBE
“I have said once, and even twice, what was in my mind, but I will not do so again.”
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KJVA
“Once have I spoken; but I will not answer: yea, twice; but I will proceed no further.”
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Job 40 — Context

"Shall he who argues contend with the Almighty? He who argues with God, let him answer it."

Then Job answered Yahweh,

"Behold, I am of small account. What shall I answer you? I lay my hand on my mouth.

I have spoken once, and I will not answer; Yes, twice, but I will proceed no further."

Then Yahweh answered Job out of the whirlwind,

"Now brace yourself like a man. I will question you, and you will answer me.

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

Job 40:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 40:5 say?

Job 40:5 in the World English Bible reads: “I have spoken once, and I will not answer; Yes, twice, but I will proceed no further."”

Where is Job 40:5 in the Bible?

Job 40:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 40, verse 5.

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 40:5.

What translation should I read Job 40:5 in?

Job 40:5 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 40:5?

Job 40:5 reads (WEB): “I have spoken once, and I will not answer; Yes, twice, but I will proceed no further."” 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 40:5 web — I have spoken once, and I will not answer; Yes, twice, but I will proceed no further."

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