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Then his wife said to him, 'Are you still holding onto your integrity? Just curse God and die.'
Job's wife, overwhelmed by their suffering, urges him to give up his faith in God and essentially give up on life.
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King James Version · EnglishThen said his wife unto him, Dost thou still retain thine integrity? curse God, and die.Ask the AI Assistant
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📚 Historical Context
In the book of Job, set in the ancient Near East, Job is depicted as a righteous and prosperous man whose faith is tested through severe trials allowed by God in response to a challenge from Satan. By Job 2:9, Job has already endured the loss of his wealth, children, and health, leaving him in physical agony, and his wife, overwhelmed by their suffering, urges him to abandon his integrity and curse God to end his misery. This reflects the cultural understanding of that era, where personal affliction often raised questions about divine justice and human faithfulness.