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Yahweh said to Satan, "Have you considered my servant, Job? For there is none like him in the earth, a blameless and an upright man, one who fears God, and turns away from evil."
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Commentators emphasize that God Himself initiates the conversation about Job, proudly presenting him to Satan as "my servant." God gives Job the highest possible character reference, calling him perfect, upright, and unique in all the earth. This reveals God's profound delight and confidence in the genuine faith of His people.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Hast thou considered my servant Job? - Margin, “Set your heart on.” The margin is a literal translation of the Hebrew. Schultens re…
19th Century
Baptist
And the LORD said to Satan, Have you considered my servant Job?
"He is an example to you; he may well chide you; he is so obedient, …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And the Lord said unto Satan, hast thou considered my servant Job Or, "hast thou put …
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Job's afflictions began from the malice of Satan, by the Lord's permission, for wise and holy purposes. There is an evil spirit, the enemy of God a…
13th Century
Catholic
After Job’s prosperity is listed, his adversity is presented. The cause of his adversity is introduced first. Lest anyone think that the trials of …
