Lexical Definition

‎Ἰώβ‎ Iṓb (ee-obe') Job N:N-M-P
of Hebrew origin (‎אִיּוֹב‎)

Job.

Usage: 3 forms in 61 verses
Form Translated As     In Verse(s)
Ἰὼβ of Job Jas.5.11
Ιώβ Job LXX.Ezek.14.14 • LXX.Ezek.14.20
Ιωβ But Job LXX.Job.34.35
Job LXX.Job.1.1 • LXX.Job.1.5 • LXX.Job.1.8 • LXX.Job.1.14 • LXX.Job.1.16 • LXX.Job.1.17 • LXX.Job.1.20 • LXX.Job.2.3 • LXX.Job.2.7 • LXX.Job.6.1 • LXX.Job.9.1 • LXX.Job.12.1 • LXX.Job.16.1 • LXX.Job.19.1 • LXX.Job.21.1 • LXX.Job.23.1 • LXX.Job.26.1 • LXX.Job.32.1 • LXX.Job.32.1 • LXX.Job.32.2 • LXX.Job.32.3 • LXX.Job.34.7 • LXX.Job.34.36 • LXX.Job.35.16 • LXX.Job.40.3 • LXX.Job.42.1 • LXX.Job.42.7 • LXX.Job.42.8 • LXX.Job.42.8 • LXX.Job.42.9 • LXX.Job.42.10 • LXX.Job.42.16
Job came to an end LXX.Job.42.17
Job ceased LXX.Job.31.40
Job did LXX.Job.1.5
Job freely LXX.Job.1.9
Job opened LXX.Job.3.1
Job proceeded LXX.Job.27.1
Job proceeding LXX.Job.29.1
Job saw LXX.Job.42.16
Job sent LXX.Job.1.5
Job sinned LXX.Job.1.22 • LXX.Job.2.10
Job's before LXX.Job.42.10
O Job LXX.Job.33.1 • LXX.Job.33.31 • LXX.Job.37.14
of Job LXX.Job.1.13 • LXX.Job.42.12 • LXX.Job.42.15
reproving Job LXX.Job.32.12
to Job LXX.Job.1.18 • LXX.Job.32.4 • LXX.Job.38.1 • LXX.Job.40.1 • LXX.Job.40.6 • LXX.Job.42.7

Abbott-Smith

Ἰώβ, ὁ (Heb. אִיּוֹב),
Job: Ja 5:11.†

Abbott-Smith References

Book Refs
James 5:11

Profile

Male • Father of Jemimah • A righteous man who endured great suffering

Man living at the time of the Patriarchs

Job, a blameless and upright man from Uz, endured severe trials and maintained his faith in God (Job.1.1,22; 42.10-17; Ezk.14.14,20; Jas.5.11).

Job was a man from the land of Uz, described as blameless, upright, and one who feared God and shunned evil (Job.1.1). He was blessed with seven sons, three daughters, and great wealth (Job.1.2-3). However, God allowed Satan to test Job's faith through a series of severe trials, including the loss of his children, wealth, and health (Job.1.6-2.10).

Throughout his suffering, Job maintained his integrity and did not sin against God (Job.1.22; 2.10). He engaged in a lengthy dialogue with his three friends - Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar - who came to comfort him but ultimately accused him of wrongdoing (Job.2.11-31.40). A fourth friend, Elihu, also spoke to Job, emphasizing God's justice and sovereignty (Job.32-37).

Finally, God spoke to Job, challenging him to understand the mysteries of creation and divine wisdom (Job.38-41). Job acknowledged God's power and repented of his questioning (Job.42.1-6). In the end, God restored Job's fortunes, giving him twice as much as he had before, and blessed him with seven more sons and three more daughters (Job.42.10-17).

Job's story is a testament to faith in the face of adversity, and he is mentioned alongside Noah and Daniel as an example of righteousness (Ezk.14.14,20). His perseverance is also commended in the New Testament (Jas.5.11). The book of Job grapples with the question of suffering and the sovereignty of God, ultimately showcasing God's wisdom and the importance of trust in Him.

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