KJV ORIGINAL
And the LORD said unto Satan, Behold, he is in thine hand; but save his life.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
And the LORD said to Satan, 'Look, he is in your power; but don't kill him.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is allowing Satan to test Job with suffering, but sets a clear boundary that Job's life must be spared.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs in the heavenly council scene where Satan has challenged Job's faithfulness, claiming Job only serves God because of his blessings. God had previously allowed Satan to destroy Job's possessions and children, but now permits physical affliction while drawing a line at taking Job's life. This reflects ancient Near Eastern beliefs about divine councils and the testing of human faithfulness.
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