What does Job 40:5 mean?

Job 40:5 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Job 40:5 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

Once have I spoken; but I will not answer: yea, twice; but I will proceed no further.

3Then Job answered the LORD, and said,

4Behold, I am vile; what shall I answer thee? I will lay mine hand upon my mouth.

5Once have I spoken; but I will not answer: yea, twice; but I will proceed no further.

6Then answered the LORD unto Job out of the whirlwind, and said,

7Gird up thy loins now like a man: I will demand of thee, and declare thou unto me.

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