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a blameless, upright, G-d fearing man in the land of Uz (JOB 1:1)

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  • en Job
    he that weeps or cries
  • en Job · Also called · H347 G2492 · JOB 1:1
    where is my father, [or perhaps] Where is my father, O G-d?
  • en My servant Job · Title · H5650, H347 G3816, G1473, G2724 · JOB 1:8
    servant [of mine] Job
  • he אִיּוֹב iyov · H347 · JOB 1:1
    where is my father, [or perhaps] Where is my father, O G-d?
  • he עַבְדִּי אִיּוֹב avədiy iyov · Title · H5650, H347 · JOB 1:8
    servant [of mine] Job
  • el Ιωβ Iōb · G2492 · JOB 1:1
  • el Ἰώβ · G2492
  • el παιδός μου Ιωβ paidós mou Iōb · Title · G3816, G1473, G2724 · JOB 1:8
    slave [attendant?] mine Job
  • bg Йов
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Job Summary STEPBible TIPNR

Job, a blameless and upright man from Uz, endured severe trials and maintained his faith in God.

Job Article STEPBible TIPNR

Job was a man from the land of Uz, described as blameless, upright, and one who feared God and shunned evil (Job 1:1). He was blessed with seven sons, three daughters, and great wealth (Job 1:2-3). However, God allowed Satan to test Job's faith through a series of severe trials, including the loss of his children, wealth, and health (Job 1:6-2.10).

Throughout his suffering, Job maintained his integrity and did not sin against God (Job 1:22; 2.10). He engaged in a lengthy dialogue with his three friends - Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar - who came to comfort him but ultimately accused him of wrongdoing (Job 2:11-31.40). A fourth friend, Elihu, also spoke to Job, emphasizing God's justice and sovereignty (Job.32-37).

Finally, God spoke to Job, challenging him to understand the mysteries of creation and divine wisdom (Job.38-41). Job acknowledged God's power and repented of his questioning (Job 42:1-6). In the end, God restored Job's fortunes, giving him twice as much as he had before, and blessed him with seven more sons and three more daughters (Job 42:10-17).

Job's story is a testament to faith in the face of adversity, and he is mentioned alongside Noah and Daniel as an example of righteousness (Ezk.14.14,20). His perseverance is also commended in the New Testament (Jas 5:11). The book of Job grapples with the question of suffering and the sovereignty of God, ultimately showcasing God's wisdom and the importance of trust in Him.

Job Dictionary Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)

Persecuted, an Arabian patriarch who resided in the land of Uz (q.v.). While living in the midst of great prosperity, he was suddenly overwhelmed by a series of sore trials that fell upon him. Amid all his sufferings he maintained his integrity. Once more God visited him with the rich tokens of his goodness and even greater prosperity than he had enjoyed before. He survived the period of trial for one hundred and forty years, and died in a good old age, an example to succeeding generations of integrity (Ezek. 14:14, 20) and of submissive patience under the sorest calamities (James 5:11). His history, so far as it is known, is recorded in his book.

Sources: BibleData (CC BY 4.0, Job_1) · STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0, Job@Job.1.1-Jas) · Theographic Bible Metadata (CC BY-SA 4.0, job_1639)

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