Job 1
KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 1 of 42
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.
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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 sons regularly feast, inviting their sisters. After each feast cycle, Job sanctifies them and offers burnt sacrifices, fearing they might have c…
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, 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 1:1-3Job'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 1:4-5The 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 1:6-12Read Job 1 in the KJ3 Reader
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