Job 40:7
Gird up thy loins now like a man: I will demand of thee, and declare thou unto me.
Original Language Analysis
נָ֣א
H4994
נָ֣א
Strong's:
H4994
Word #:
2 of 6
'i pray', 'now', or 'then'; added mostly to verbs (in the imperative or future), or to interjections, occasionally to an adverb or conjunction
כְגֶ֣בֶר
now like a man
H1397
כְגֶ֣בֶר
now like a man
Strong's:
H1397
Word #:
3 of 6
properly, a valiant man or warrior; generally, a person simply
Historical Context
The sustained theophany demonstrates God's commitment to complete revelation. Unlike ancient deities who delivered cryptic oracles and departed, Yahweh remains engaged until Job truly understands. The whirlwind's continuation emphasizes that this is genuine divine manifestation, not Job's imagination or human philosophy.
Questions for Reflection
- How does God's continued engagement despite Job's submission reveal His purposes in suffering?
- What deeper knowledge of God might He want to give you beyond initial lessons learned?
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Analysis & Commentary
"Then answered the LORD unto Job out of the whirlwind, and said." Despite Job's submission in verses 4-5, God continues speaking. The repeated "out of the whirlwind" recalls 38:1, emphasizing continued theophany. God's persistence demonstrates that His speeches aren't primarily about getting Job to be quiet but about revealing Himself more fully. Job's initial humbling was necessary but insufficient—deeper transformation awaits. This teaches that God's purposes in discipline extend beyond mere compliance to relationship and knowledge of Himself.