And the LORD said unto Satan, Behold, all that he hath is in thy power; only upon himself put not forth thine hand. So Satan went forth from the presence of the LORD.
And the LORD said to Satan, 'Look, everything Job owns is in your power to take away, but you cannot harm Job himself.' So Satan left the presence of the LORD.
God allows Satan to test Job by taking away his possessions, but sets clear limits by protecting Job's life.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from the ancient story of Job, likely one of the oldest books in the Bible, set in a time when people understood suffering through the lens of cosmic spiritual battles. The scene takes place in God's heavenly court, where Satan appears as an accuser who challenges the genuineness of human faith. This reflects ancient Near Eastern literature that often depicted divine councils where spiritual beings debated human affairs.
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