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And the LORD said to Satan, 'Have you noticed my servant Job? There is no one like him on earth, a man who is blameless and upright, who honors God and turns away from evil. And he still holds onto his integrity, even though you convinced me to let you harm him for no good reason.'
God is praising Job's unwavering faithfulness and integrity, even after allowing Satan to test him with terrible suffering.
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King James Version · EnglishAnd 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.Ask the AI Assistant
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📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Job, which is set in ancient patriarchal times, Job is depicted as a blameless and upright man whose devotion to God is challenged by Satan in a heavenly council. God allows Satan to test Job's faith through calamities, not as punishment but to demonstrate Job's integrity, highlighting themes of human suffering and divine sovereignty. In Job 2:3, God reaffirms Job's righteousness to Satan, noting that Job has remained faithful despite the trials inflicted without cause.