Argue
TextsWhat is the meaning of Argue in the Bible?
The Hebrew root 'ar-ga' in Job 40:2 translates to 'to be right' or 'to be in the right,' and in its causative form means 'to reason with,' 'to answer back,' or 'to reproach,' as rendered in the King James Version.
TEXTUAL SIGNIFICANCE
Understanding this term clarifies the rhetorical structure of Job 38-41, where God challenges Job to engage in a divine dialogue, shifting the focus from Job's demand for vindication to an examination of cosmic order and human limitation.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Manuscript & Literary Context: Notice how Argue functions as an authoritative historical witness connecting earlier prophetic promises with scripture's broader fulfillment.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Argue in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Argue clarify?
Scripture Passages Mentioned:
Job 40:2
Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.
How to Cite This Entry
"Argue." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/argue/