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So Satan left God's presence and struck Job with painful boils all over his body, from the bottom of his feet to the top of his head.
Satan afflicted Job with terrible, painful sores covering his entire body from head to toe.
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King James Version · EnglishSo went Satan forth from the presence of the LORD, and smote Job with sore boils from the sole of his foot unto his crown.Ask the AI Assistant
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📚 Historical Context
The Book of Job is set in the ancient Near East, likely during the patriarchal era around the time of Abraham, and it narrates the story of a righteous man named Job who faces immense trials as a test of his faith. In this specific verse, Satan has been permitted by God to afflict Job physically after already stripping him of his wealth and family, highlighting the biblical theme of divine sovereignty over human suffering. This reflects the cultural worldview of that time, where afflictions were often interpreted as part of God's mysterious purposes.