Wealthy, righteous man described as blameless and upright who feared God and shunned evil. Satan challenged God that Job only served Him because of his prosperity. Job lost his wealth, children, and health in rapid succession, yet refused to curse God. Three friends offered bad theological explanations for his suffering. God spoke to Job from a whirlwind, and Job's fortunes were restored double. He is a model of patient endurance under suffering.
Key Scripture AppearancesKJV
Job 1:1
There was a man in the land of Uz, whose name was Job; and that man was perfect and upright, and one that feared God, and eschewed evil.Job 1:1, KJV
Job 1:8
And the LORD said unto Satan, Hast thou considered my servant Job, that there is none like him in the earth, a perfect and an upright man, one that feareth God, and escheweth evil?Job 1:8, KJV
Job 2:3
And the LORD said unto Satan, Hast thou considered my servant Job, that there is none like him in the earth, a perfect and an upright man, one that feareth God, and escheweth evil? and still he holdeth fast his integrity, although thou movedst me against him, to destroy him without cause.Job 2:3, KJV
Job 42:10
And the LORD turned the captivity of Job, when he prayed for his friends: also the LORD gave Job twice as much as he had before.Job 42:10, KJV
James 5:11
Behold, we count them happy which endure. Ye have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord; that the Lord is very pitiful, and of tender mercy.James 5:11, KJV
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