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‏ Job 40:3-5

3 Then Job answered the Lord:
4 “Indeed, I am completely unworthy ^{▼▼tn The word קַלֹּתִי (qalloti) means “to be light; to be of small account; to be unimportant.” From this comes the meaning “contemptible,” which in the causative stem would mean “to treat with contempt; to curse.” Dhorme tries to make the sentence a conditional clause and suggests this meaning: “If I have been thoughtless.” There is really no “if” in Job’s mind.} —how could I reply to you?
I put ^{▼▼tn The perfect verb here should be classified as an instantaneous perfect; the action is simultaneous with the words.} my hand over my mouth to silence myself. ^{▼▼tn The words “to silence myself” are supplied in the translation for clarity.}
5 I have spoken once, but I cannot answer;
twice, but I will say no more.” ^{▼▼tn Heb “I will not add.”}

The Lord’s Second Speech ^{▼▼sn The speech can be divided into three parts: the invitation to Job to assume the throne and rule the world (40:7-14), the description of Behemoth (40:15-24), and the description of Leviathan (41:1-34).}

‏ Job 40:3-5

The Lord’s Second Speech ▼▼sn The speech can be divided into three parts: the invitation to Job to assume the throne and rule the world (40:7-14), the description of Behemoth (40:15-24), and the description of Leviathan (41:1-34).

The Lord’s Second Speech ^{▼▼sn The speech can be divided into three parts: the invitation to Job to assume the throne and rule the world (40:7-14), the description of Behemoth (40:15-24), and the description of Leviathan (41:1-34).}