Job 40:5
“Once have I spoken; but I will not answer: yea, twice; but I will proceed no further.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Once have I spoken; but I will not answer,.... Some think this refers to what he had just now said of his vileness, he…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Once have I spoken - That is, in vindicating myself. He had once spoken of God in an irreverent and improper manner, and…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Once have I spoken - See on Job 42:3 (note), etc.
I will proceed no farther - I shall attempt to justify myself no…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Job 40:1-5
Here is, I. A humbling challenge which God gave to Job. After he had heaped up many hard questions upon him, to show…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
I will proceed no further Or, but I will not again. The words "once", "twice", that is, sundry times, refer to what Job…
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