Job 40:1–5
MOREOVER the Lord answered Job, and said,
¶ Moreouer the LORD answered Iob, and said,
Shall he that contendeth with the Almighty instruct him? he that reproveth God, let him answer it.
Shall hee that contendeth with the Almightie, instruct him? he that reproueth God, let him answere it.
¶ Then Job answered the Lord, and said,
¶ Then Iob answered the LORD, and said,
Behold, I am vile; what shall I answer thee? I will lay mine hand upon my mouth.
Behold, I am vile, what shall I answere thee? I wil lay my hand vpon my mouth.
Once have I spoken; but I will not answer: yea, twice; but I will proceed no further.
Once haue I spoken, but I will not answere: yea twise, but I will proceed no further.
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From verse 2
- 1 Corinthians 2:16Rank 1 from verse 2
- Isaiah 40:14Rank 2 from verse 2
14With whom took he counsel, and who instructed him, and taught him in the path of judgment, and taught him knowledge, and shewed to him the way of understanding?
14††With whom tooke he counsell, and who instructed him, and taught him in the path of iudgement? and taught him knowledge, and shewed to him the way of vnderstanding?
- Romans 11:34–36Rank 3 from verse 2
34For who hath known the mind of the Lord? or who hath been his counseller?
35Or who hath first given to him, and it shall be recompensed unto him again?
36For of him, and through him, and to him, are all things: to whom be glory for ever. Amen.
34*For who hath knowen the mind of the Lord, or who hath bene his counseller?
35Or who hath first giuen to him, and it shall bee recompensed vnto him againe?
36For of him, and through him, and to him are all things: to whom be glory for euer. Amen.
- Isaiah 45:9–11Rank 5 from verse 2
9Woe unto him that striveth with his Maker! Let the potsherd strive with the potsherds of the earth. Shall the clay say to him that fashioneth it, What makest thou? or thy work, He hath no hands?
10Woe unto him that saith unto his father, What begettest thou? or to the woman, What hast thou brought forth?
11Thus saith the Lord, the Holy One of Israel, and his Maker, Ask me of things to come concerning my sons, and concerning the work of my hands command ye me.
9*Woe vnto him that striueth with his maker: Let the potsheard striue with the potsheards of the earth: shal the clay say to him that fashioneth it, What makest thou? or thy worke, he hath no hands?
10Woe vnto him that saith vnto his father, What begettest thou? or to the woman, What hast thou brought forth?
11Thus saith the LORD, the Holy One of Israel, and his maker, Aske me of things to come concerning my sonnes, and concerning the worke of my hands command ye me.
- Isaiah 50:8Rank 6 from verse 2
- Matthew 20:11Rank 7 from verse 2
- Romans 9:19–23Rank 8 from verse 2
19Thou wilt say then unto me, Why doth he yet find fault? For who hath resisted his will?
20Nay but, O man, who art thou that repliest against God? Shall the thing formed say to him that formed it, Why hast thou made me thus?
21Hath not the potter power over the clay, of the same lump to make one vessel unto honour, and another unto dishonour?
22What if God, willing to shew his wrath, and to make his power known, endured with much longsuffering the vessels of wrath fitted to destruction:
23And that he might make known the riches of his glory on the vessels of mercy, which he had afore prepared unto glory,
19Thou wilt say then vnto mee; Why doeth he yet find fault? For who hath resisted his will?
20Nay but O man, who art thou that ‖repliest against God? Shall the thing formed say to him that formed it, *Why hast thou made me thus?
21Hath not the *potter power ouer the clay, of the same lumpe, to make one vessell vnto honour, and another vnto dishonour?
22 What if God, willing to shew his wrath, & to make his power knowen, indured with much long suffering the vessels of wrath ‖fitted to destruction:
23And that he might make knowen the riches of his glory on the vessels of mercy, which hee had afore prepared vnto glorie?
- Ezekiel 18:2Rank 9 from verse 2
2What mean ye, that ye use this proverb concerning the land of Israel, saying, The fathers have eaten sour grapes, and the children’s teeth are set on edge?
2*What meane ye that yee vse this prouerbe concerning the land of Israel, saying, The fathers haue eaten sowre grapes, and the childrens teeth are set on edge?
- 1 Corinthians 10:22Rank 12 from verse 2
- Job 10:3–7Rank 13 from verse 2
3Is it good unto thee that thou shouldest oppress, that thou shouldest despise the work of thine hands, and shine upon the counsel of the wicked?
4Hast thou eyes of flesh? or seest thou as man seeth?
5Are thy days as the days of man? are thy years as man’s days,
6That thou inquirest after mine iniquity, and searchest after my sin?
7Thou knowest that I am not wicked; and there is none that can deliver out of thine hand.
3 Is it good vnto thee, that thou shouldest oppresse? that thou shouldest despise †the worke of thine hands? and shine vpon the counsell of the wicked?
4Hast thou eyes of flesh? or seest thou as man seeth?
5 Are thy dayes as the dayes of man? are thy yeeres as mans dayes,
6That thou enquirest after mine iniquitie, and searchest after my sinne?
7†Thou knowest that I am not wicked, and there is none that can deliuer out of thine hand.
- Job 13:21–27Rank 14 from verse 2
21Withdraw thine hand far from me: and let not thy dread make me afraid.
22Then call thou, and I will answer: or let me speak, and answer thou me.
23How many are mine iniquities and sins? make me to know my transgression and my sin.
24Wherefore hidest thou thy face, and holdest me for thine enemy?
25Wilt thou break a leaf driven to and fro? and wilt thou pursue the dry stubble?
26For thou writest bitter things against me, and makest me to possess the iniquities of my youth.
27Thou puttest my feet also in the stocks, and lookest narrowly unto all my paths; thou settest a print upon the heels of my feet.
21Withdrawe thine hand far from me: and let not thy dread make mee afraid.
22Then call thou, and I will answere: or let me speake, and answere thou mee.
23How many are mine iniquities and sinnes? make mee to knowe my transgression, and my sinne.
24Wherefore hidest thou thy face, and holdest me for thine enemie?
25Wilt thou breake a leafe driuen to and fro? and wilt thou pursue the drie stubble?
26For thou writest bitter things against mee, and *makest me to possesse the iniquities of my youth.
27Thou puttest my feete also in the stockes, and †lookest narrowly vnto all my pathes; thou settest a print vpon the †heeles of my feete.
- Job 14:16–17Rank 15 from verse 2
- Job 19:6–11Rank 16 from verse 2
6Know now that God hath overthrown me, and hath compassed me with his net.
7Behold, I cry out of wrong, but I am not heard: I cry aloud, but there is no judgment.
8He hath fenced up my way that I cannot pass, and he hath set darkness in my paths.
9He hath stripped me of my glory, and taken the crown from my head.
10He hath destroyed me on every side, and I am gone: and mine hope hath he removed like a tree.
11He hath also kindled his wrath against me, and he counteth me unto him as one of his enemies.
6Know now that God hath ouerthrowen me, and hath compassed me with his net.
7Behold, I cry out of ‖wrong, but I am not heard: I cry aloude, but there is no iudgement.
8Hee hath fenced vp my way that I cannot passe; and hee hath set darkenesse in my pathes.
9Hee hath stript me of my glory, and taken the crowne from my head.
10He hath destroyed me on euery side, and I am gone: and mine hope hath he remooued like a tree.
11He hath also kindled his wrath against me, and hee counteth me vnto him as one of his enemies.
- Job 9:17–18Rank 19 from verse 2
17For he breaketh me with a tempest, and multiplieth my wounds without cause.
18He will not suffer me to take my breath, but filleth me with bitterness.
17For he breaketh me with a tempest, and multiplieth my wounds without cause.
18Hee will not suffer me to take my breath, but filleth me with bitternesse.
- Ecclesiastes 6:10Rank 20 from verse 2
- Job 10:14–17Rank 21 from verse 2
14If I sin, then thou markest me, and thou wilt not acquit me from mine iniquity.
15If I be wicked, woe unto me; and if I be righteous, yet will I not lift up my head. I am full of confusion; therefore see thou mine affliction;
16For it increaseth. Thou huntest me as a fierce lion: and again thou shewest thyself marvellous upon me.
17Thou renewest thy witnesses against me, and increasest thine indignation upon me; changes and war are against me.
14If I sinne, then thou markest me, and thou wilt not acquite me from mine iniquitie.
15If I be wicked, woe vnto me; and if I be righteous, yet will I not lift vp my head: I am full of confusion, therefore see thou mine affliction:
16For it increaseth: thou huntest me as a fierce Lion: and againe thou shewest thy selfe marueilous vpon me.
17Thou renuest thy †witnesses against me, and increasest thine indignation vpon me; Changes and warre are against me.
- Job 16:11–21Rank 22 from verse 2
11God hath delivered me to the ungodly, and turned me over into the hands of the wicked.
12I was at ease, but he hath broken me asunder: he hath also taken me by my neck, and shaken me to pieces, and set me up for his mark.
13His archers compass me round about, he cleaveth my reins asunder, and doth not spare; he poureth out my gall upon the ground.
14He breaketh me with breach upon breach, he runneth upon me like a giant.
15I have sewed sackcloth upon my skin, and defiled my horn in the dust.
16My face is foul with weeping, and on my eyelids is the shadow of death;
17Not for any injustice in mine hands: also my prayer is pure.
18O earth, cover not thou my blood, and let my cry have no place.
19Also now, behold, my witness is in heaven, and my record is on high.
20My friends scorn me: but mine eye poureth out tears unto God.
21O that one might plead for a man with God, as a man pleadeth for his neighbour!
11God †hath deliuered me to the vngodly, and turned me ouer into the hands of the wicked.
12I was at ease, but he hath broken me asunder: he hath also taken me by my necke, and shaken me to pieces, and set me vp for his marke.
13His archers compasse me round about, he cleaueth my reines asunder, and doeth not spare; he powreth out my gall vpon the ground.
14He breaketh me with breach vpon breach, he runneth vpon me like a giant.
15I haue sowed sackcloth vpon my skin, and defiled my horne in the dust.
16My face is fowle with weeping, and on mine eye-lids is the shadow of death;
17Not for any iniustice in mine hands: also my prayer is pure.
18O earth couer not thou my blood, and let my cry haue no place.
19Also now, behold my witnesse is in heauen, and my record is †on high.
20My friends †scorne me: but mine eye powreth out teares vnto God.
21O that one might plead for a man with God, as a man pleadeth for his ‖neighbour.
- Job 3:11–12Rank 23 from verse 2
11Why died I not from the womb? why did I not give up the ghost when I came out of the belly?
12Why did the knees prevent me? or why the breasts that I should suck?
11Why died I not from the wombe? why did I not giue vp the ghost when I came out of the bellie?
12Why did the knees preuent mee? or why the breasts, that I should sucke?
- Job 7:19–21Rank 26 from verse 2
19How long wilt thou not depart from me, nor let me alone till I swallow down my spittle?
20I have sinned; what shall I do unto thee, O thou preserver of men? why hast thou set me as a mark against thee, so that I am a burden to myself?
21And why dost thou not pardon my transgression, and take away mine iniquity? for now shall I sleep in the dust; and thou shalt seek me in the morning, but I shall not be.
19How long wilt thou not depart from me? nor let me alone till I swallow downe my spittle?
20I haue sinned, what shall I doe vnto thee, O thou preseruer of men? why hast thou set me as a mark against thee, so that I am a burden to my selfe?
21And why doest thou not pardon my transgression, and take away mine iniquitie? for now shall I sleepe in the dust, and thou shalt seeke me in the morning, but I shall not be.
- Job 9:32–35Rank 27 from verse 2
32For he is not a man, as I am, that I should answer him, and we should come together in judgment.
33Neither is there any daysman betwixt us, that might lay his hand upon us both.
34Let him take his rod away from me, and let not his fear terrify me:
35Then would I speak, and not fear him; but it is not so with me.
32For he is not a man as I am, that I should answere him, and we should come together in iudgement.
33Neither is there †any ‖dayes-man betwixt vs, that might lay his hand vpon vs both.
34Let him take his rodde away from me, & let not his feare terrifie me:
35 Then would I speake, and not feare him; †but it is not so with me.
From verse 4
- Proverbs 30:32Rank 1 from verse 4
6And said, O my God, I am ashamed and blush to lift up my face to thee, my God: for our iniquities are increased over our head, and our trespass is grown up unto the heavens.
6And said, O my God, I am ashamed, and blush to lift vp my face to thee, my God: for our iniquities are increased ouer our head, and our ‖trespasse is growen vp vnto the heauens.
- Genesis 18:27Rank 6 from verse 4
- Judges 18:19Rank 7 from verse 4
19And they said unto him, Hold thy peace, lay thine hand upon thy mouth, and go with us, and be to us a father and a priest: is it better for thee to be a priest unto the house of one man, or that thou be a priest unto a tribe and a family in Israel?
19And they said vnto him, Hold thy peace, lay thine hand vpon thy mouth, and goe with vs, and bee to vs a father and a Priest: Is it better for thee to bee a Priest vnto the house of one man, or that thou be a Priest vnto a tribe and a family in Israel?
- 1 Timothy 1:15Rank 8 from verse 4
- Genesis 32:10Rank 9 from verse 4
10I am not worthy of the least of all the mercies, and of all the truth, which thou hast shewed unto thy servant; for with my staff I passed over this Jordan; and now I am become two bands.
10†I am not worthy of the least of all the mercies, and of all the trueth, which thou hast shewed vnto thy seruant: for with my staffe I passed ouer this Iordan, and now I am become two bands.
- Isaiah 6:5Rank 10 from verse 4
5¶ Then said I, Woe is me! for I am undone; because I am a man of unclean lips, and I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips: for mine eyes have seen the King, the Lord of hosts.
5¶ †Then sayd I; woe is me; for I am vndone, because I am a man of vncleane lippes, and I dwell in the midst of a people of vncleane lippes: for mine eyes haue seene the king, the LORD of hostes.
- Luke 15:18–19Rank 11 from verse 4
18I will arise and go to my father, and will say unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and before thee,
19And am no more worthy to be called thy son: make me as one of thy hired servants.
18I will arise and goe to my father, and will say vnto him, Father, I haue sinned against heauen and before thee.
19And am no more worthy to be called thy sonne: make me as one of thy hired seruants.
- Luke 18:13Rank 12 from verse 4
13And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God be merciful to me a sinner.
13And the Publicane standing afarre off, would not lift vp so much as his eyes vnto heauen: but smote vpon his breast, saying, God me mercifull to mee a sinner.
- Micah 7:16Rank 14 from verse 4
- Psalms 39:9Rank 15 from verse 4
- Zechariah 2:13Rank 16 from verse 4
- 1 Kings 19:4Rank 17 from verse 4
4¶ But he himself went a day’s journey into the wilderness, and came and sat down under a juniper tree: and he requested for himself that he might die; and said, It is enough; now, O Lord, take away my life; for I am not better than my fathers.
4¶ But he himselfe went a dayes iourney into the wildernesse, and came and sate downe vnder a Iuniper tree: and hee requested †for himselfe that hee might die, and sayd, It is enough, now O LORD, take away my life: for I am not better then my fathers.
- 2 Samuel 24:10Rank 18 from verse 4
10¶ And David’s heart smote him after that he had numbered the people. And David said unto the Lord, I have sinned greatly in that I have done: and now, I beseech thee, O Lord, take away the iniquity of thy servant; for I have done very foolishly.
10¶ And Dauids heart smote him, after that hee had numbred the people: and Dauid sayde vnto the LORD, I haue sinned greatly in that I haue done: and nowe I beseech thee, O LORD, take away the iniquitie of thy seruant, for I haue done very foolishly.
- Daniel 9:5Rank 19 from verse 4
5We have sinned, and have committed iniquity, and have done wickedly, and have rebelled, even by departing from thy precepts and from thy judgments:
5*We haue sinned, and haue committed iniquitie, and haue done wickedly, and haue rebelled, euen by departing from thy precepts, and from thy iudgements.
- Daniel 9:7Rank 20 from verse 4
7O Lord, righteousness belongeth unto thee, but unto us confusion of faces, as at this day; to the men of Judah, and to the inhabitants of Jerusalem, and unto all Israel, that are near, and that are far off, through all the countries whither thou hast driven them, because of their trespass that they have trespassed against thee.
7‖O LORD, righteousnes belongeth vnto thee, but vnto vs confusion of faces, as at this day: to the men of Iudah, and to the inhabitants of Ierusalem, and vnto all Israel that are neere, and that are farre off, through all the countreys whither thou hast driuen them, because of their trespasse, that they haue trespassed against thee.
15O Lord God of Israel, thou art righteous: for we remain yet escaped, as it is this day: behold, we are before thee in our trespasses: for we cannot stand before thee because of this.
15O LORD God of Israel, thou art righteous, for wee remaine yet escaped, as it is this day: Behold, we are before thee in our trespasses: for wee can not stand before thee, because of this.
- Habakkuk 2:20Rank 22 from verse 4
- Isaiah 53:6Rank 23 from verse 4
- Isaiah 64:6Rank 24 from verse 4
6But we are all as an unclean thing, and all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away.
6*But we are al as an vncleane thing, and all our righteousnesses are as filthy ragges, and we all doe fade as a leafe, and our iniquities like the wind haue taken vs away.
- Job 23:4–7Rank 26 from verse 4
4I would order my cause before him, and fill my mouth with arguments.
5I would know the words which he would answer me, and understand what he would say unto me.
6Will he plead against me with his great power? No; but he would put strength in me.
7There the righteous might dispute with him; so should I be delivered for ever from my judge.
4I would order my cause before him, and fill my mouth with arguments.
5I would know the words which he would answere me, and vnderstand what he would say vnto me.
6Will he plead against me with his great power? No, but hee would put strength in me.
7There the righteous might dispute with him; so should I be deliuered for euer from my Iudge.
- Job 9:31–35Rank 28 from verse 4
31Yet shalt thou plunge me in the ditch, and mine own clothes shall abhor me.
32For he is not a man, as I am, that I should answer him, and we should come together in judgment.
33Neither is there any daysman betwixt us, that might lay his hand upon us both.
34Let him take his rod away from me, and let not his fear terrify me:
35Then would I speak, and not fear him; but it is not so with me.
31Yet shalt thou plunge me in the ditch, and mine owne clothes shall ‖abhorre me.
32For he is not a man as I am, that I should answere him, and we should come together in iudgement.
33Neither is there †any ‖dayes-man betwixt vs, that might lay his hand vpon vs both.
34Let him take his rodde away from me, & let not his feare terrifie me:
35 Then would I speake, and not feare him; †but it is not so with me.
- Nehemiah 9:33Rank 29 from verse 4
- Psalms 51:4–5Rank 30 from verse 4
4Against thee, thee only, have I sinned, and done this evil in thy sight: that thou mightest be justified when thou speakest, and be clear when thou judgest.
5Behold, I was shapen in iniquity; and in sin did my mother conceive me.
4*Against thee, thee onely haue I sinned, and done this euill in thy sight: that thou mightest bee iustified when thou speakest, and be cleare when thou iudgest.
5†Behold, I was shapen in iniquitie: and in sinne did my mother conceiue me.
From verse 5
- Psalms 62:11Rank 2 from verse 5
- 2 Kings 6:10Rank 5 from verse 5
- Jeremiah 31:18–19Rank 6 from verse 5
18¶ I have surely heard Ephraim bemoaning himself thus; Thou hast chastised me, and I was chastised, as a bullock unaccustomed to the yoke: turn thou me, and I shall be turned; for thou art the Lord my God.
19Surely after that I was turned, I repented; and after that I was instructed, I smote upon my thigh: I was ashamed, yea, even confounded, because I did bear the reproach of my youth.
18¶ I haue surely heard Ephraim bemoaning himselfe thus, Thou hast chastised me, and I was chastised, as a bullocke vnaccustomed to the yoke: turne thou me, and I shall be turned; thou art the LORD my God.
19*Surely after that I was turned, I repented; and after that I was instructed, I smote vpon my thigh: I was ashamed, yea euen confounded, because I did beare the reproch of my youth.
- Job 34:31–32Rank 7 from verse 5
31Surely it is meet to be said unto God, I have borne chastisement, I will not offend any more:
32That which I see not teach thou me: if I have done iniquity, I will do no more.
31Surely it is meete to be said vnto God, I haue borne chastisement, I will not offend any more.
32 That which I see not, teach thou me; If I haue done iniquitie, I will doe no more.
- Romans 3:19Rank 8 from verse 5
19Now we know that what things soever the law saith, it saith to them who are under the law: that every mouth may be stopped, and all the world may become guilty before God.
19Now we know that what things soeuer the Law saith, it saith to them who are vnder the Law: that euery mouth may bee stopped, and all the world may become ‖guilty before God.
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Job 40:1
Besides, further, additionally, or what is more, introducing another statement, fact, command, reason, or continuation.
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The divine name of the living God, also named JEHOVAH.
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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of answer, meaning to reply, respond, or give account.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Spoke, declared, reported, commanded, or expressed in words.
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Job 40:2
An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
COMBINED MEANING
contendeth
Third-person singular present form of contend. Sense 1: To strive against or oppose, whether in battle, dispute, or judgment. Sense 2: To strive earnestly for or in support of a person or cause.
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Possessing all power; omnipotent. As a title, the Almighty God.
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To teach, train, direct, counsel, warn, or correct.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Corrects, censures, rebukes, or calls another to account for fault or error.
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The one true God.
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Sense 1: To allow or permit; in older KJV use, also to hinder or restrain. Sense 2: To lower or send down.
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Sense 1: A reply or response. Sense 2: As a verb, to reply, respond, or give account.
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Job 40:3
Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of answer, meaning to reply, respond, or give account.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
The divine name of the living God, also named JEHOVAH.
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Spoke, declared, reported, commanded, or expressed in words.
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Job 40:4
1. Used as an attention word or command directing someone to look at or take notice of the person, thing, statement, or event presented: look; see; take notice. 2. As a verb, to look upon, see, observe, or witness.
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Low, base, contemptible, shameful, dishonourable, of little worth, or in a humbled condition.
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An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.
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Sense 1: A reply or response. Sense 2: As a verb, to reply, respond, or give account.
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Sense 1: To put, place, set, arrange, deposit, apply, establish, impose, or cause to be in a stated position or condition. Sense 2: As the past tense of lie, to recline, rest, be situated, or remain in a state. Sense 3: In lay with, to have sexual relations. Sense 4: To press or bear upon. Sense 5: In lay up, lay by, or lay in store, to keep, store, or treasure; in lay wait, lay snares, lay an ambush, or lay siege, to prepare or set. Sense 6: In lay hold or lay hands on, to seize, take, apprehend, or touch. Sense 7: In lay down one's life, to surrender or give it; in lay aside, lay apart, or lay away, to remove, reject, or put off.
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Sense 1: The part of the body at the end of the arm. Sense 2: Figuratively, power, possession, aid, or agency.
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1. Marks the person, place, thing, or basis to which something is related: on or onto; above or over; toward or against as the target of action, speech, thought, attention, or force; resting on, assigned to, or affecting as a state, gift, burden, duty, guilt, or judgment; supported by or based on; or one placed, added, or repeated on or after another. 2. With a stated time or occasion, or a preceding event, at that time or point, or at or after that event: on, at, when, then, or following it.
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Sense 1: The bodily opening used for eating, breathing, and speaking. Sense 2: The opening or entrance of a thing. Sense 3: Speech, utterance, or the agency of speaking.
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Job 40:5
Sense 1: One time or a single occurrence. Sense 2: At once: at the same instant or together. Sense 3: Formerly; at an earlier time. Sense 4: When once: when the stated point has been reached.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893
1. Uttered, said, declared, addressed, or communicated in words. 2. In 'spoken of,' mentioned, described, or referred to. 3. In 'spoken for,' addressed by request or commendation on another's behalf; in a marriage setting, sought as a spouse. 4. In 'spoken against' or 'evil spoken of,' opposed, contradicted, denounced, or reviled.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references
Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828
Sense 1: A reply or response. Sense 2: As a verb, to reply, respond, or give account.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references
1. Indeed, marking confirmation, emphasis, addition, continuation, or heightening of what is said; it may also emphasize a question. 2. Yes, expressing an affirmative answer or declaration.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references
Two times, on two occasions, in two repeated instances, or in double measure.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Sense 1: To go or continue forward; to advance further. Sense 2: To issue, come forth, or arise from a stated source.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Sense 1: Farther in distance; more, additional, advanced, or to a greater degree. Sense 2: To advance, promote, help forward, or carry to greater progress.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references
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1MOREOVER the Lord answered Job, and said,
1¶ Moreouer the LORD answered Iob, and said,
Selected passage2Shall he that contendeth with the Almighty instruct him? he that reproveth God, let him answer it.
2Shall hee that contendeth with the Almightie, instruct him? he that reproueth God, let him answere it.
Selected passage3¶ Then Job answered the Lord, and said,
3¶ Then Iob answered the LORD, and said,
Selected passage4Behold, I am vile; what shall I answer thee? I will lay mine hand upon my mouth.
4Behold, I am vile, what shall I answere thee? I wil lay my hand vpon my mouth.
Selected passage5Once have I spoken; but I will not answer: yea, twice; but I will proceed no further.
5Once haue I spoken, but I will not answere: yea twise, but I will proceed no further.
Selected passage6¶ Then answered the Lord unto Job out of the whirlwind, and said,
6¶ Then answered the LORD vnto Iob out of the whirlewinde, and said: