KJV ORIGINAL
And Satan answered the LORD, and said, Skin for skin, yea, all that a man hath will he give for his life.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Satan answered the LORD and said, 'Skin for skin—yes, a person will give up everything they own to save their own life.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Satan is arguing that people will sacrifice anything, even their most precious possessions, when their own survival is at stake.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs during Satan's second challenge to God about Job's faithfulness. After Job remained faithful despite losing his wealth, children, and livestock, Satan argues that Job will curse God if his physical health and life are threatened. The phrase 'skin for skin' was likely a trading expression of the time, meaning an equal exchange or that people value their own life above all else.
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