Job 40:10
Job 40:10 in Multiple Translations
Then adorn yourself with majesty and splendor, and clothe yourself with honor and glory.
Deck thyself now with majesty and excellency; and array thyself with glory and beauty.
Deck thyself now with excellency and dignity; And array thyself with honor and majesty.
Put on the ornaments of your pride; be clothed with glory and power:
Why don't you dress yourself with majesty and dignity, and clothe yourself with glory and splendor!
Behold now Behemoth (whom I made with thee) which eateth grasse as an oxe.
Put on, I pray thee, excellency and loftiness, Yea, honour and beauty put on.
“Now deck yourself with excellency and dignity. Array yourself with honor and majesty.
Deck thyself now with majesty and excellence; and array thyself with glory and beauty.
Behold behemoth whom I made with thee, he eateth grass like an ox.
If you can do that, put on the robes that show that you are glorious and are greatly honored!
Berean Amplified Bible — Job 40:10
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Job 40:10 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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עֲדֵ֥ה
נָ֣א
גָֽא֣וֹן
וָ/גֹ֑בַהּ
וְ/ה֖וֹד
וְ/הָדָ֣ר
תִּלְבָּֽשׁ
עֲדֵ֥ה
ʻâdâh
H5710
to advance
V-Qal-Impv-2ms
נָ֣א
nâʼ
H4994
please
Part
גָֽא֣וֹן
gâʼôwn
H1347
pride
N-ms
וָ/גֹ֑בַהּ
gôbahh
H1363
height
Conj | N-ms
וְ/ה֖וֹד
hôwd
H1935
splendor
Conj | N-ms
וְ/הָדָ֣ר
hâdâr
H1926
glory
Conj | N-ms
תִּלְבָּֽשׁ
lâbash
H3847
to clothe
V-Qal-Juss-2ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Job 40:10
עֲדֵ֥ה
ʻâdâh
H5710
"to advance"
V-Qal-Impv-2ms
This verb means to adorn or decorate oneself with ornaments, and is used in 2 Samuel 1:24 to describe the Israelites' adornment. It also appears in Ezekiel 23:40, where it talks about the decorating of a bed.
Definition: 1) to pass on, advance, go on, pass by, remove 1a) (Qal) to pass on, put on 1b) (Hiphil) to remove Aramaic equivalent: a.dah (עֲדָה "to pass on/over/away" H5709)
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: adorn, deck (self), pass by, take away. See also: Job 28:8; Jeremiah 31:4; Proverbs 25:20.
נָ֣א
nâʼ
H4994
"please"
Part
The Hebrew word 'nâ'' is used to express a polite request, like 'please' or 'I pray', and is often added to verbs to make them more polite. In the Bible, it appears in passages like Ezra's reading of the law to the people.
Definition: 1) I (we) pray, now, please 1a) used in entreaty or exhortation
Usage: Occurs in 374 OT verses. KJV: I beseech (pray) thee (you), go to, now, oh. See also: Genesis 12:11; Judges 4:19; 1 Kings 13:6.
גָֽא֣וֹן
gâʼôwn
H1347
"pride"
N-ms
This Hebrew word means pride or majesty, describing something excellent or arrogant, like nations or God's power, as seen in the KJV translations of Isaiah and Psalms.
Definition: 1) exaltation, majesty, pride 1a) majesty, exaltation, excellence 1a1) of nations 1a2) of God 1a3) of the Jordan 1b) pride, arrogance (bad sense)
Usage: Occurs in 45 OT verses. KJV: arrogancy, excellency(-lent), majesty, pomp, pride, proud, swelling. See also: Exodus 15:7; Jeremiah 13:9; Psalms 47:5.
וָ/גֹ֑בַהּ
gôbahh
H1363
"height"
Conj | N-ms
Height refers to something elevated or grand, like a high place or a feeling of pride, as seen in the story of the Tower of Babel.
Definition: 1) height, exaltation 1a) height 1b) exaltation, grandeur 1c) haughtiness
Usage: Occurs in 16 OT verses. KJV: excellency, haughty, height, high, loftiness, pride. See also: 1 Samuel 17:4; Jeremiah 48:29; Psalms 10:4.
וְ/ה֖וֹד
hôwd
H1935
"splendor"
Conj | N-ms
This word describes something as glorious or majestic, like God's splendor in Psalm 138:5. It's about an impressive appearance or grandeur.
Definition: splendour, majesty, vigour
Usage: Occurs in 24 OT verses. KJV: beauty, comeliness, excellency, glorious, glory, goodly, honour, majesty. See also: Numbers 27:20; Psalms 111:3; Psalms 8:2.
וְ/הָדָ֣ר
hâdâr
H1926
"glory"
Conj | N-ms
In the original Hebrew, this word means glory, beauty, or majesty, and is used to describe God's splendor and excellence. It appears in descriptions of God's power and glory in the Old Testament.
Definition: 1) ornament, splendour, honour 1a) ornament 1b) splendour, majesty 1c) honour, glory
Usage: Occurs in 29 OT verses. KJV: beauty, comeliness, excellency, glorious, glory, goodly, honour, majesty. See also: Leviticus 23:40; Psalms 145:5; Psalms 8:6.
תִּלְבָּֽשׁ
lâbash
H3847
"to clothe"
V-Qal-Juss-2ms
To clothe means to wrap something around or put on a garment. In the Bible, it can be used literally or figuratively, as in putting on clothes or being clothed with a certain attitude.
Definition: 1) to dress, wear, clothe, put on clothing, be clothed 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to put on clothes, be clothed, wear 1a2) to put on, be clothed with (fig.) 1b) (Pual) to be fully clothed 1c) (Hiphil) to clothe, array with, dress Aramaic equivalent: le.vash (לְבֵשׁ "to clothe" H3848)
Usage: Occurs in 102 OT verses. KJV: (in) apparel, arm, array (self), clothe (self), come upon, put (on, upon), wear. See also: Genesis 3:21; Job 27:17; Psalms 35:26.
Study Notes — Job 40:10
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- Context
- Cross References
- Job 40:10 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Job 40:10
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 40:10
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 40:10
- Trapp's Commentary on Job 40:10
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 40:10
- Cambridge Bible on Job 40:10
- Barnes' Notes on Job 40:10
- Whedon's Commentary on Job 40:10
- Sermons on Job 40:10
Context — The LORD Challenges Job Again
8Would you really annul My justice? Would you condemn Me to justify yourself?
9Do you have an arm like God’s? Can you thunder with a voice like His?
10Then adorn yourself with majesty and splendor, and clothe yourself with honor and glory.
11Unleash the fury of your wrath; look on every proud man and bring him low. 12Look on every proud man and humble him; trample the wicked where they stand.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 93:1 | The LORD reigns! He is robed in majesty; the LORD has clothed and armed Himself with strength. The world indeed is firmly established; it cannot be moved. |
| 2 | Psalms 149:4 | For the LORD takes pleasure in His people; He adorns the afflicted with salvation. |
| 3 | Isaiah 59:17 | He put on righteousness like a breastplate, and the helmet of salvation on His head; He put on garments of vengeance and wrapped Himself in a cloak of zeal. |
| 4 | Exodus 28:2 | Make holy garments for your brother Aaron, to give him glory and splendor. |
| 5 | Psalms 90:16–17 | May Your work be shown to Your servants, and Your splendor to their children. May the favor of the Lord our God rest upon us; establish for us the work of our hands— yes, establish the work of our hands! |
| 6 | Psalms 104:1–2 | Bless the LORD, O my soul! O LORD my God, You are very great; You are clothed with splendor and majesty. He wraps Himself in light as with a garment; He stretches out the heavens like a tent, |
| 7 | Psalms 21:5 | Great is his glory in Your salvation; You bestow on him splendor and majesty. |
| 8 | Psalms 45:3–4 | Strap your sword at your side, O mighty warrior; appear in your majesty and splendor. In your splendor ride forth in victory on behalf of truth and humility and justice; may your right hand show your awesome deeds. |
| 9 | 2 Peter 1:16–17 | For we did not follow cleverly devised fables when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of His majesty. For He received honor and glory from God the Father when the voice came to Him from the Majestic Glory, saying, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.” |
| 10 | Jude 1:24–25 | Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you unblemished in His glorious presence, with great joy— to the only God our Savior be glory, majesty, dominion, and authority through Jesus Christ our Lord before all time, and now, and for all eternity. Amen. |
Job 40:10 Summary
In Job 40:10, God is challenging Job to try to take on His majesty and splendor, which is impossible for humans. This verse is a reminder that God is all-powerful and wise, and we are limited and dependent on Him (as seen in Psalm 115:1 and Romans 11:33-36). We can learn to trust in God's sovereignty and glory, rather than trying to take on those qualities ourselves. By surrendering our pride and self-effort, we can reflect God's glory and honor in our lives, as mentioned in Isaiah 40:18 and 1 Corinthians 10:31.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the context of Job 40:10 and why is God speaking to Job in this way?
God is responding to Job's questioning of His justice, as seen in previous verses, and is essentially asking Job if he can take on God's role and power, as mentioned in Job 40:8-9 and Psalm 104:1-2.
What does it mean to 'adorn yourself with majesty and splendor' in this verse?
This is a rhetorical question from God, asking Job to try to take on God's majesty and splendor, which is impossible for humans, as stated in Isaiah 40:18 and Psalm 113:4-6.
Is God being sarcastic in Job 40:10?
While God's tone may seem sarcastic, it is actually a serious challenge to Job to recognize his limitations and God's sovereignty, similar to what we see in Romans 11:33-36 and Job 38:1-7.
What is the main point God is trying to make in this verse?
God is emphasizing His own power, wisdom, and glory, and reminding Job of his own limitations and dependence on God, as seen in Job 42:2-3 and Proverbs 3:5-6.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I try to take on God's role or power, and how can I surrender those to Him?
- How can I cultivate a deeper sense of reverence and awe for God's majesty and splendor in my daily life?
- In what ways do I try to 'clothe myself with honor and glory' through my own efforts, and how can I instead seek to reflect God's glory?
- What are some practical ways I can acknowledge and submit to God's sovereignty in my life, as Job eventually did in Job 42:1-6?
Gill's Exposition on Job 40:10
Deck thyself now [with] majesty and excellency,.... With excellent majesty, as I am decked and clothed, Psalms 93:1; and array thyself with glory and beauty; appear in the most glorious and splendid
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 40:10
Deck thyself now with majesty and excellency; and array thyself with glory and beauty. No JFB commentary on this verse.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 40:10
Seeing thou makest thyself equal, yea, superior to me in justice, and consequently in power and majesty, take to thyself thy great power, come and sit in my throne, and display thy divine perfections in the sight of the world. These and the following are ironical expressions, to make Job more sensible of his distance from and subjection to God.
Trapp's Commentary on Job 40:10
Job 40:10 Deck thyself now [with] majesty and excellency; and array thyself with glory and beauty.Ver. 10. Deck thyself now with majesty and excellency] Or, with magnificence and sublimity, &c., i.e. Deum age, show thyself as God; for he thus decks himself, Psalms 93:1; Psalms 96:6; Psalms 104:1-2; Job 29:14. And array thyself with glory and beauty] That thou mayest appear, Os humerosque Deo similis; as Herod afterwards in his cloth of silver, which being beaten upon by the sunbeams, saith Josephus, dazzled the people’ s eyes, and drew from them that fond acclamation, "It is the voice of a god," Acts 12:22.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 40:10
Verse 10. Deck thyself now with majesty] Act like God, seeing thou hast been assuming to thyself perfections that belong to him alone.
Cambridge Bible on Job 40:10
10. This verse reads literally, Deck thyself now with excellency and loftiness; And array thyself with honour and majesty. The two words in the second clause are so translated, Psalms 21:5; Psalms 96:6; Psalms 104:1.
Barnes' Notes on Job 40:10
Deck thyself now with majesty and excellency - That is, such as God has.
Whedon's Commentary on Job 40:10
Strophe b. Job’s practical denial of God’s righteousness, and presumptuous readiness to supersede the righteousness of God by that of his own, leads to a challenge without parallel in all literature:
Sermons on Job 40:10
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(The Royal Psalms) Part 1 by Ed Miller | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the importance of understanding the kingship of Christ as the foundation for our faith. He emphasizes that every person must begin with the ba |
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(The Royal Psalms) Part 2 by Ed Miller | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the love and care of God for His people. He encourages the listeners not to fear because the Lord is on their side and will protect them. Th |
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Christ as Our King by Roger Ellsworth | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of treating God's name with reverence and honoring the Sabbath as a holy day. He also highlights God's commandments against s |
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The Sovereignty of God #1 by Ernest C. Reisinger | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the symbolic meaning of floods, waters, and waves in relation to power. He emphasizes that these forces are opposite to the power of the Lord, |
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Bound to the Living Word by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson emphasizes the majesty and power of God as the ruler of all creation, whose laws govern the universe and the affairs of humanity. He highlights that God's testimoni |
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Psalm 93 by Henry Law | Henry Law preaches about the glorious reign of Christ, emphasizing His power, holiness, and eternal kingship. Jesus is proclaimed as the supreme King with all authority in heaven a |
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The Rainbow in the Clouds (31 Day Devotional) by John MacDuff | John MacDuff preaches about the unchanging and everlasting love of God, assuring believers that all trials and tribulations are part of God's eternal plan of love and redemption. H |