Key Figures — Job 38

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The LORD
The divine speaker who addresses Job out of the whirlwind.
In this chapter, the LORD begins His response to Job, challenging him with a series of questions that highlight God's sovereignty, wisdom, and power in creation. The LORD's questions serve to remind Job of the vastness of God's knowledge and the limitations of human understanding.
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Job
The recipient of God's discourse and the central human figure in the Book of Job.
Job, who has been questioning God's justice and seeking answers for his suffering, is addressed directly by God. This chapter marks the beginning of God's response, which shifts the focus from Job's suffering to the majesty and mystery of God's creation.
Related passages
- Job Chapter 1 (Introduction to Job's character and trials)
- Job Chapter 42 (Job's response to God's speeches and restoration)

The LORD