Job 1

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 1 of 42

1 ¶ There was a man in the land of Uz, his name was Job. And this man was perfect and upright, and fearing God, and turning away from evil.

2 And seven sons and three daughters were born to him.

3 And his possessions were seven thousand sheep, and three thousand camels, and five hundred yoke of oxen, and five hundred she-asses, and a very great household, so that this man was greater than all the sons of the east.

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Chapter Summary

1 The holiness, riches, and religious care of Job for his children. 6 Satan appears before Jehovah and obtains leave to tempt Job. 13 He loses his goods and children, he yet blesses Jehovah.

Key Hebrew Words

מְעִל֔ robe H4598 · TWOT 1230b
פָּרַ֥ץ break through H6555 · TWOT 1826
קֶֽדֶם front H6924 · TWOT 1988a
אִיּ֣וֹב Job H347 · TWOT 78b
תָּ֧ם complete H8535 · TWOT 2522c

People & Context

Job's Character and Wealth

Job, living in Uz, is described as perfect, upright, fearing God, and turning from evil. He possesses a large family and massive herds, making him the…

Job's Sacrifices for His Children

Job's sons regularly feast, inviting their sisters. After each feast cycle, Job sanctifies them and offers burnt sacrifices, fearing they might have c…

Satan's First Challenge Before Jehovah

The sons of God and Satan present themselves before Jehovah. God praises Job, but Satan argues Job only fears God for his wealth. God grants Satan pow…

Timeline

Job's Character and Wealth

Job, living in Uz, is described as perfect, upright, fearing God, and turning from evil. He possesses a large family and massive herds, making him the greatest man of the east.

Job 1:1-3
Job's Sacrifices for His Children

Job's sons regularly feast, inviting their sisters. After each feast cycle, Job sanctifies them and offers burnt sacrifices, fearing they might have cursed God in their hearts.

Job 1:4-5
Satan's First Challenge Before Jehovah

The sons of God and Satan present themselves before Jehovah. God praises Job, but Satan argues Job only fears God for his wealth. God grants Satan power over Job's possessions but not his person.

Job 1:6-12

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