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There is no one on earth like him; he is blameless and upright, a man who fears God and shuns evil. And he still maintains his integrity, though you incited me against him to ruin him without any reason.&#8221 <a href="/nlt/job/2.htm">New Living Translation</a> Then the LORD asked Satan, “Have you noticed my servant Job? He is the finest man in all the earth. He is blameless—a man of complete integrity. He fears God and stays away from evil. And he has maintained his integrity, even though you urged me to harm him without cause.” <a href="/esv/job/2.htm">English Standard Version</a> And the LORD said to Satan, “Have you considered my servant Job, that there is none like him on the earth, a blameless and upright man, who fears God and turns away from evil? He still holds fast his integrity, although you incited me against him to destroy him without reason.” <a href="/bsb/job/2.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Then the LORD said to Satan, “Have you considered My servant Job? For there is no one on earth like him, a man who is blameless and upright, who fears God and shuns evil. He still retains his integrity, even though you incited Me against him to ruin him without cause.” <a href="/kjv/job/2.htm">King James Bible</a> And the LORD said unto Satan, Hast thou considered my servant Job, that there is none like him in the earth, a perfect and an upright man, one that feareth God, and escheweth evil? and still he holdeth fast his integrity, although thou movedst me against him, to destroy him without cause. <a href="/nkjv/job/2.htm">New King James Version</a> Then the LORD said to Satan, “Have you considered My servant Job, that there is none like him on the earth, a blameless and upright man, one who fears God and shuns evil? And still he holds fast to his integrity, although you incited Me against him, to destroy him without cause.” <a href="/nasb_/job/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> The LORD said to Satan, “Have you considered My servant Job? For there is no one like him on the earth, a blameless and upright man fearing God and turning away from evil. And he still holds firm to his integrity, although you incited Me against him to ruin him without cause.” <a href="/nasb/job/2.htm">NASB 1995</a> The LORD said to Satan, &#8220Have you considered My servant Job? For there is no one like him on the earth, a blameless and upright man fearing God and turning away from evil. And he still holds fast his integrity, although you incited Me against him to ruin him without cause.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/job/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And the LORD said to Satan, “Have you considered My servant Job? For there is no one like him on the earth, a blameless and upright man fearing God and turning away from evil. And he still holds fast his integrity, although you incited Me against him, to ruin him without cause.” <a href="/lsb/job/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And Yahweh said to Satan, “Have you set your heart upon My servant Job? For there is no one like him on the earth, a blameless and upright man, fearing God and turning away from evil. And he still holds fast his integrity. So you incited Me against him to swallow him up in vain.” <a href="/amp/job/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a> The LORD said to Satan, “Have you considered and reflected on My servant Job? For there is none like him on the earth, a blameless and upright man, one who fears God [with reverence] and abstains from and turns away from evil [because he honors God]. And still he maintains and holds tightly to his integrity, although you incited Me against him to destroy him without cause.” <a href="/csb/job/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Then the LORD said to Satan, “Have you considered my servant Job? No one else on earth is like him, a man of perfect integrity, who fears God and turns away from evil. He still retains his integrity, even though you incited me against him, to destroy him for no good reason.” <a href="/hcsb/job/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Then the LORD said to Satan, &#8220Have you considered My servant Job? No one else on earth is like him, a man of perfect integrity, who fears God and turns away from evil. He still retains his integrity, even though you incited Me against him, to destroy him without just cause.&#8221 <a href="/asv/job/2.htm">American Standard Version</a> And Jehovah said unto Satan, Hast thou considered my servant Job? for there is none like him in the earth, a perfect and an upright man, one that feareth God, and turneth away from evil: and he still holdeth fast his integrity, although thou movedst me against him, to destroy him without cause. <a href="/cev/job/2.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Then the LORD asked, "What do you think of my servant Job? No one on earth is like him--he is a truly good person, who respects me and refuses to do evil. And he hasn't changed, even though you persuaded me to destroy him for no reason." <a href="/erv/job/2.htm">English Revised Version</a> And the LORD said unto Satan, Hast thou considered my servant Job? for there is none like him in the earth, a perfect and art upright man, one that feareth God, and escheweth evil: and he still holdeth fast his integrity, although thou movedst me against him, to destroy him without cause. <a href="/gwt/job/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The LORD asked Satan, "Have you thought about my servant Job? No one in the world is like him! He is a man of integrity: He is decent, he fears God, and he stays away from evil. And he still holds on to his principles. You're trying to provoke me into ruining him for no reason." <a href="/gnt/job/2.htm">Good News Translation</a> "Did you notice my servant Job?" the LORD asked. "There is no one on earth as faithful and good as he is. He worships me and is careful not to do anything evil. You persuaded me to let you attack him for no reason at all, but Job is still as faithful as ever." <a href="/isv/job/2.htm">International Standard Version</a> The LORD asked Satan, "Have you considered my servant Job? There is no one like him on earth. The man is blameless as well as upright. He fears God and keeps away from evil. He remains firm in his integrity, even though you have been urging me to overwhelm him without cause." <a href="/msb/job/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Then the LORD said to Satan, ?Have you considered My servant Job? For there is no one on earth like him, a man who is blameless and upright, who fears God and shuns evil. He still retains his integrity, even though you incited Me against him to ruin him without cause.? <a href="/net/job/2.htm">NET Bible</a> Then the LORD said to Satan, "Have you considered my servant Job? For there is no one like him on the earth, a pure and upright man, one who fears God and turns away from evil. And he still holds firmly to his integrity, so that you stirred me up to destroy him without reason." <a href="/nheb/job/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> The LORD 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. And he still holds firmly to his integrity, although you incited me against him, to ruin him without cause." <a href="/wbt/job/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And the LORD said to Satan, Hast thou considered my servant Job, that there is none like him on the earth, a perfect and an upright man, one that feareth God, and shunneth evil? and still he holdeth fast his integrity, although thou movedst me against him, to destroy him without cause. <a href="/web/job/2.htm">World English Bible</a> Yahweh said to Satan, “Have you considered my servant Job? For there is no one like him in the earth, a blameless and an upright man, one who fears God, and turns away from evil. He still maintains his integrity, although you incited me against him, to ruin him without cause.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/job/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And YHWH says to Satan, “Have you set your heart to My servant Job because there is none like him in the land, a man perfect and upright, fearing God and turning aside from evil? And still he is keeping hold on his integrity, and you move Me against him to swallow him up for nothing!” <a href="/ylt/job/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And Jehovah saith unto the Adversary, 'Hast thou set thy heart unto My servant Job because there is none like him in the land, a man perfect and upright, fearing God and turning aside from evil? and still he is keeping hold on his integrity, and thou dost move Me against him to swallow him up for nought!' <a href="/slt/job/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Jehovah will say to the adversary, Didst thou set thy heart to my servant Job, that none like him in the earth, a man blameless and upright, fearing God and departing from evil? And yet he holding fast upon his integrity, and thou wilt stimulate me to destroy him without cause.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/job/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And the Lord said to Satan: Hast thou considered my servant Job, that there is none like him in the earth, a man simple, and upright, and fearing Cod, and avoiding evil, and still keeping his innocence ? But thou hast moved me against him, that I sho uld afflict him without cause. <a href="/cpdv/job/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And the Lord said to Satan, “Have you not considered my servant, Job, that there is no one like him in the land, a simple and honest man, fearing God and withdrawing from evil, and still retaining his innocence? Yet you have stirred me against him, so that I would afflict him to no purpose.” <a href="/nabre/job/2.htm">New American Bible</a> The LORD said to the satan, “Have you noticed my servant Job? There is no one on earth like him, blameless and upright, fearing God and avoiding evil. He still holds fast to his innocence although you incited me against him to ruin him for nothing.” <a href="/nrsvce/job/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> The LORD said to Satan, “Have you considered my servant Job? There is no one like him on the earth, a blameless and upright man who fears God and turns away from evil. He still persists in his integrity, although you incited me against him, to destroy him for no reason.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/job/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And the LORD said to Satan, Have you considered my servant Job, that there is none like him in the earth, an innocent and upright man, one who reveres God, and turns away from evil? He still holds fast to his integrity, although you provoked me against him, to destroy him without cause. <a href="/hpbt/job/2.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And LORD JEHOVAH said to Satan: “Behold, you have set your heart on my Servant Job, for there is none like him in the Earth, a man perfect and upright, and he worships God and departs from evil, and until now holds firmly to his perfection, and you provoke me against him that I would destroy him for nothing!”<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/job/2.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And the LORD said unto Satan: 'Hast thou considered my servant Job, that there is none like him in the earth, a whole-hearted and an upright man, one that feareth God, and shunneth evil? and he still holdeth fast his integrity, although thou didst move Me against him, to destroy him without cause.' <a href="/sep/job/2.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And the Lord said to the devil, Hast thou then observed my servant Job, that there is none of men upon the earth like him, a harmless, true, blameless, godly man, abstaining from all evil? and he yet cleaves to innocence, whereas thou has told me to destroy his substance without cause? <a href="/parallel/job/2-3.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/XAwuD5NuZq0?start=248" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/job/2.htm">Job Loses His Health</a> …2“Where have you come from?” said the LORD to Satan. “From roaming through the earth,” he replied, “and walking back and forth in it.” 3<a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">Then the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">said</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/7854.htm" title="7854: haś·śā·ṭān (Art:: N-ms) -- From satan; an opponent; especially Satan, the arch-enemy of good.">Satan,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7760.htm" title="7760: hă·śam·tā (V-Qal-Perf-2ms) -- To put, place, set. Or siym; a primitive root; to put.">“Have you considered</a> <a href="/hebrew/3820.htm" title="3820: lib·bə·ḵā (N-msc:: 2ms) -- A form of lebab; the heart; also used very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything."></a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/5650.htm" title="5650: ‘aḇ·dî (N-msc:: 1cs) -- Slave, servant. From abad; a servant.">My servant</a> <a href="/hebrew/347.htm" title="347: ’î·yō·wḇ (N-proper-ms) -- A patriarch. From 'ayab; hated; Ijob, the patriarch famous for his patience.">Job?</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">For</a> <a href="/hebrew/369.htm" title="369: ’ên (Adv) -- As if from a primitive root meaning to be nothing or not exist; a non-entity; generally used as a negative particle.">there is no one</a> <a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: bā·’ā·reṣ (Prep-b, Art:: N-fs) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth.">on earth</a> <a href="/hebrew/3644.htm" title="3644: kā·mō·hū (Prep:: 3ms) -- Like, as, when. Or kamow; a form of the prefix k-, but used separately; as, thus, so.">like him,</a> <a href="/hebrew/376.htm" title="376: ’îš (N-ms) -- Man. Contracted for 'enowsh; a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term.">a man who is</a> <a href="/hebrew/8535.htm" title="8535: tām (Adj-ms) -- Complete. From tamam; complete; usually pious; specifically, gentle, dear.">blameless</a> <a href="/hebrew/3477.htm" title="3477: wə·yā·šār (Conj-w:: Adj-ms) -- Straight, right. From yashar; straight.">and upright,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3373.htm" title="3373: yə·rê (Adj-msc) -- Fearing, reverent. From yare'; fearing; morally, reverent.">who fears</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·hîm (N-mp) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">God</a> <a href="/hebrew/5493.htm" title="5493: wə·sār (Conj-w:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To turn aside. Or suwr; a primitive root; to turn off.">and shuns</a> <a href="/hebrew/7451.htm" title="7451: mê·rā‘ (Prep-m:: Adj-ms) -- Bad, evil. From ra'a'; bad or evil.">evil.</a> <a href="/hebrew/5750.htm" title="5750: wə·‘ō·ḏen·nū (Conj-w:: Adv:: 3ms) -- Or rod; from uwd; properly, iteration or continuance; used only adverbially, again, repeatedly, still, more.">He still</a> <a href="/hebrew/2388.htm" title="2388: ma·ḥă·zîq (V-Hifil-Prtcpl-ms) -- A primitive root; to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong, obstinate; to bind, restrain, conquer.">retains</a> <a href="/hebrew/8538.htm" title="8538: bə·ṯum·mā·ṯōw (Prep-b:: N-fsc:: 3ms) -- Integrity. Feminine of tom; innocence.">his integrity,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5496.htm" title="5496: wat·tə·sî·ṯê·nî (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-2ms:: 1cs) -- To incite, allure, instigate. Perhaps denominative from shayith; properly, to prick, i.e. stimulate; by implication, to seduce.">even though you incited Me</a> <a href="/hebrew/ḇōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- ">against him</a> <a href="/hebrew/1104.htm" title="1104: lə·ḇal·lə·‘ōw (Prep-l:: V-Piel-Inf:: 3ms) -- To swallow down, swallow up, engulf. A primitive root; to make away with; generally, to destroy.">to ruin him</a> <a href="/hebrew/2600.htm" title="2600: ḥin·nām (Adv) -- Out of favor. From chen; gratis, i.e. Devoid of cost, reason or advantage.">without cause.”</a> 4“Skin for skin!” Satan replied. “A man will give up all he owns in exchange for his life.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/james/5-11.htm">James 5:11</a> See how blessed we consider those who have persevered. You have heard of Job’s perseverance and have seen the outcome from the Lord. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy. <a href="/job/1-8.htm">Job 1:8</a> Then the LORD said to Satan, “Have you considered My servant Job? For there is no one on earth like him, a man who is blameless and upright, who fears God and shuns evil.” <a href="/1_peter/1-7.htm">1 Peter 1:7</a> so that the proven character of your faith—more precious than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. <a href="/job/42-7.htm">Job 42:7</a> After the LORD had spoken these words to Job, He said to Eliphaz the Temanite, “My wrath is kindled against you and your two friends. For you have not spoken about Me accurately, as My servant Job has. <a href="/1_peter/5-8.htm">1 Peter 5:8</a> Be sober-minded and alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. <a href="/job/23-10.htm">Job 23:10</a> Yet He knows the way I have taken; when He has tested me, I will come forth as gold. <a href="/revelation/12-10.htm">Revelation 12:10</a> And I heard a loud voice in heaven saying: “Now have come the salvation and the power and the kingdom of our God, and the authority of His Christ. For the accuser of our brothers has been thrown down—he who accuses them day and night before our God. <a href="/job/27-5.htm">Job 27:5</a> I will never say that you are right; I will maintain my integrity until I die. <a href="/1_corinthians/10-13.htm">1 Corinthians 10:13</a> No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, He will also provide an escape, so that you can stand up under it. <a href="/job/13-15.htm">Job 13:15</a> Though He slay me, I will hope in Him. I will still defend my ways to His face. <a href="/2_corinthians/12-7.htm">2 Corinthians 12:7-10</a> or because of these surpassingly great revelations. So to keep me from becoming conceited, I was given a thorn in my flesh, a messenger of Satan, to torment me. / Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me. / But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me. ... <a href="/job/9-21.htm">Job 9:21</a> Though I am blameless, I have no concern for myself; I despise my own life. <a href="/hebrews/11-1.htm">Hebrews 11:1</a> Now faith is the assurance of what we hope for and the certainty of what we do not see. <a href="/job/31-6.htm">Job 31:6</a> let God weigh me with honest scales, that He may know my integrity. <a href="/romans/5-3.htm">Romans 5:3-5</a> Not only that, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; / perseverance, character; and character, hope. / And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out His love into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, whom He has given us.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And the LORD said to Satan, Have you considered my servant Job, that there is none like him in the earth, a perfect and an upright man, one that fears God, and eschews evil? and still he holds fast his integrity, although you moved me against him, to destroy him without cause.Hast thou.<a href="/job/1-1.htm">Job 1:1,8</a> There was a man in the land of Uz, whose name was Job; and that man was perfect and upright, and one that feared God, and eschewed evil… <a href="/job/9-20.htm">Job 9:20</a> If I justify myself, mine own mouth shall condemn me: if I say, I am perfect, it shall also prove me perverse.<a href="/genesis/6-9.htm">Genesis 6:9</a> These are the generations of Noah: Noah was a just man and perfect in his generations, and Noah walked with God.an upright.<a href="/proverbs/11-8.htm">Proverbs 11:8</a> The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked cometh in his stead.<a href="/proverbs/13-6.htm">Proverbs 13:6</a> Righteousness keepeth him that is upright in the way: but wickedness overthroweth the sinner.<a href="/proverbs/14-2.htm">Proverbs 14:2</a> He that walketh in his uprightness feareth the LORD: but he that is perverse in his ways despiseth him.holdeth.<a href="/job/1-21.htm">Job 1:21,22</a> And said, Naked came I out of my mother's womb, and naked shall I return thither: the LORD gave, and the LORD hath taken away; blessed be the name of the LORD… <a href="/job/13-15.htm">Job 13:15</a> Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him: but I will maintain mine own ways before him.<a href="/job/27-5.htm">Job 27:5,6</a> God forbid that I should justify you: till I die I will not remove mine integrity from me… thou movedst.<a href="/job/1-11.htm">Job 1:11</a> But put forth thine hand now, and touch all that he hath, and he will curse thee to thy face.destroy him.<a href="/2_samuel/20-20.htm">2 Samuel 20:20</a> And Joab answered and said, Far be it, far be it from me, that I should swallow up or destroy.without.<a href="/job/9-17.htm">Job 9:17</a> For he breaketh me with a tempest, and multiplieth my wounds without cause.<a href="/john/9-3.htm">John 9:3</a> Jesus answered, Neither hath this man sinned, nor his parents: but that the works of God should be made manifest in him.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/esther/7-4.htm">Although</a> <a href="/job/1-8.htm">Blameless</a> <a href="/esther/8-11.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/job/1-8.htm">Considered</a> <a href="/esther/9-24.htm">Destroy</a> <a href="/job/2-2.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/job/1-8.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/job/1-8.htm">Fears</a> <a href="/esther/8-4.htm">Holdeth</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/21-1.htm">Incited</a> <a href="/1_kings/9-4.htm">Integrity</a> <a href="/job/1-22.htm">Job</a> <a href="/nahum/1-2.htm">Maintains</a> <a href="/esther/9-24.htm">Ruin</a> <a href="/job/2-2.htm">Satan</a> <a href="/job/1-8.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/job/1-8.htm">Turns</a> <a href="/job/1-8.htm">Upright</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/job/5-6.htm">Although</a> <a href="/job/4-6.htm">Blameless</a> <a href="/job/5-2.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/job/18-3.htm">Considered</a> <a href="/job/6-9.htm">Destroy</a> <a href="/job/2-13.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/job/2-7.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/job/6-4.htm">Fears</a> <a href="/job/17-9.htm">Holdeth</a> <a href="/acts/17-13.htm">Incited</a> <a href="/job/2-9.htm">Integrity</a> <a href="/job/2-7.htm">Job</a> <a href="/psalms/140-12.htm">Maintains</a> <a href="/job/22-19.htm">Ruin</a> <a href="/job/2-4.htm">Satan</a> <a href="/job/3-19.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/job/23-9.htm">Turns</a> <a href="/job/4-6.htm">Upright</a><div class="vheading2">Job 2</div>1. <a href="/job/2-1.htm">Satan, appearing again before God, obtains further leave to tempt Job.</a> 7. <a href="/job/2-7.htm">He afflicts him with sore boils.</a> 9. <a href="/job/2-9.htm">Job reproves his wife, who moved him to curse God.</a> 11. <a href="/job/2-11.htm">His three friends console with him in silence.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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It reflects the belief in a personal God who engages with His creation and the spiritual realm. The presence of Satan in this dialogue suggests the ongoing cosmic conflict between good and evil, a theme prevalent throughout Scripture.Have you considered My servant Job? God's question to Satan underscores Job's significance and the divine approval of his character. The term "servant" denotes a position of honor and loyalty. This phrase invites reflection on the nature of true servanthood and faithfulness, as seen in other biblical figures like Moses and David, who were also called servants of God.For there is no one on earth like him This statement emphasizes Job's unique righteousness and sets him apart from all others. It suggests a standard of holiness and integrity that is rare and precious. The phrase can be compared to God's commendation of Noah in <a href="/genesis/6-9.htm">Genesis 6:9</a>, highlighting the rarity of such righteousness in a fallen world.a man who is blameless and upright The description of Job as "blameless and upright" indicates moral and ethical integrity. "Blameless" does not imply sinlessness but rather a wholehearted devotion to God. This mirrors the New Testament call for believers to be blameless (<a href="/philippians/2-15.htm">Philippians 2:15</a>). "Upright" suggests a life lived in accordance with God's standards, reflecting the wisdom literature's emphasis on righteous living.who fears God and shuns evil This phrase captures the essence of true wisdom, as defined in <a href="/proverbs/1-7.htm">Proverbs 1:7</a>, where the fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge. Job's fear of God is not terror but reverence and awe, leading him to actively avoid evil. This dual action of fearing God and shunning evil is a hallmark of genuine faith and piety.He still retains his integrity Despite severe trials, Job maintains his moral and spiritual integrity. This steadfastness is a testament to his character and faith, serving as an example for believers facing suffering. The concept of integrity is central to biblical ethics, as seen in <a href="/psalms/26.htm">Psalm 26:1</a>, where David appeals to his own integrity before God.even though you incited Me against him This phrase acknowledges Satan's role in Job's suffering, yet it also highlights God's sovereignty in allowing the testing. It raises questions about the nature of divine permission and the purpose of suffering. The narrative suggests that trials can serve to refine and prove the genuineness of faith, as seen in <a href="/1_peter/1-6.htm">1 Peter 1:6-7</a>.to ruin him without cause The phrase "without cause" affirms Job's innocence in the face of his suffering, challenging the retributive justice view that suffering is always a direct result of personal sin. This theme is explored throughout the book of Job, ultimately pointing to the mystery of God's ways and the call to trust Him beyond human understanding.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a> The sovereign God who is in dialogue with Satan, affirming Job's righteousness. 2. <a href="/topical/s/satan.htm">Satan</a> The adversary who challenges Job's integrity, seeking to prove that Job's faithfulness is contingent on his blessings. 3. <a href="/topical/j/job.htm">Job</a> A man described as blameless and upright, who fears God and shuns evil, maintaining his integrity despite severe trials. 4. <a href="/topical/h/heavenly_court.htm">Heavenly Court</a> The setting where God and Satan converse, highlighting the spiritual dimension of Job's trials.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/i/integrity_in_trials.htm">Integrity in Trials</a> Job's unwavering integrity, even when faced with undeserved suffering, serves as a model for maintaining faithfulness to God in all circumstances. <a href="/topical/u/understanding_spiritual_warfare.htm">Understanding Spiritual Warfare</a> The dialogue between God and Satan reveals the reality of spiritual warfare, reminding believers to be aware of the spiritual battles that may influence earthly experiences. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_and_justice.htm">God's Sovereignty and Justice</a> Despite the trials, God's sovereignty is evident. Believers can trust that God is just and has a purpose, even when His actions are beyond human understanding. <a href="/topical/t/the_value_of_fear_and_reverence_for_god.htm">The Value of Fear and Reverence for God</a> Job's fear of God is foundational to his character. This reverence is crucial for a righteous life and is a key aspect of wisdom.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_job_2.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Job 2</a> <a href="/q/why_allow_satan_to_further_harm_job.htm">Why would a just and merciful God allow Satan to harm Job even further after his initial torment? (Job 2:3–6) </a> <a href="/q/what_defines_christianity's_apostolic_age.htm">What role does Satan play in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_job_30_19_align_with_god's_justice.htm">Job 30:19 – How does the depiction of God casting Job into the “mire” align with other biblical passages that portray God as just and merciful? </a> <a href="/q/how_should_wives_treat_husbands_biblically.htm">What is Satan's role according to the Bible?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/job/2.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 3. - And the Lord said unto Satan, Hast thou conquered my servant Job, that there is none like him in the earth, a perfect and an upright man, one that feareth God, and escheweth evil? Thus far is identical with <a href="/job/1-1.htm">Job 1:1</a> (quod vide). The rest of the verse is additional, having reference to the conduct of Job under his earlier trials (<a href="/job/1-20.htm">Job 1:20-22</a>). And still he holdeth fast his integrity. This has been justly called "the key-note of the whole book" (Cook). Satan had declared that Job's integrity rested on no solid basis, and would easily be overthrown and disappear. God, confident in his servant's faithfulness and truth, had allowed him to assail it. What was the result? God declares it with his own mouth. Job's "integrity" had not been wrested from him; he still maintained it (<a href="/job/1-21.htm">Job 1:21, 22</a>), as he was about to do till the end (<a href="/job/42-1.htm">Job 42:1-6</a>). Compare the ideal "just man" of Horace - Justum et tenacem propositi virum Non civium ardor prava jubentium, Non vultus instantis tyranny Menta quatit solida, neque Anster, Dux inquieti turbidus Hadriae .... Si fractus illabatur orbis, Impavidum ferient ruinae." (Od.,' 3:3.) Although thou movedst me against him (see <a href="/job/1-9.htm">Job 1:9-11</a>), to destroy him; literally, to swallow him up; i.e. to ruin him, overwhelm him with calamities. Without cause; i.e. "when he had done nothing to deserve such treatment." <a href="/commentaries/job/2-3.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Then the LORD יְהוָ֜ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel said וַיֹּ֨אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to Satan, הַשָּׂטָ֗ן (haś·śā·ṭān) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7854.htm">Strong's 7854: </a> An opponent -- Satan, the arch-enemy of good “Have you considered הֲשַׂ֣מְתָּ (hă·śam·tā) Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7760.htm">Strong's 7760: </a> Put -- to put, place, set My servant עַבְדִּ֣י (‘aḇ·dî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5650.htm">Strong's 5650: </a> Slave, servant Job? אִיּוֹב֒ (’î·yō·wḇ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_347.htm">Strong's 347: </a> Job -- a patriarch For כִּי֩ (kî) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction [there is] no one אֵ֨ין (’ên) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_369.htm">Strong's 369: </a> A non-entity, a negative particle on earth בָּאָ֗רֶץ (bā·’ā·reṣ) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_776.htm">Strong's 776: </a> Earth, land like him— כָּמֹ֜הוּ (kā·mō·hū) Preposition | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3644.htm">Strong's 3644: </a> Like, as, when blameless תָּ֧ם (tām) Adjective - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8535.htm">Strong's 8535: </a> Complete, pious, gentle, dear and upright, וְיָשָׁ֛ר (wə·yā·šār) Conjunctive waw | Adjective - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3477.htm">Strong's 3477: </a> Straight, right fearing יְרֵ֥א (yə·rê) Adjective - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3373.htm">Strong's 3373: </a> Fearing, reverent God אֱלֹהִ֖ים (’ĕ·lō·hîm) Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative and shunning וְסָ֣ר (wə·sār) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5493.htm">Strong's 5493: </a> To turn aside evil. מֵרָ֑ע (mê·rā‘) Preposition-m | Adjective - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7451.htm">Strong's 7451: </a> Bad, evil He still וְעֹדֶ֙נּוּ֙ (wə·‘ō·ḏen·nū) Conjunctive waw | Adverb | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5750.htm">Strong's 5750: </a> Iteration, continuance, again, repeatedly, still, more retains מַחֲזִ֣יק (ma·ḥă·zîq) Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2388.htm">Strong's 2388: </a> To fasten upon, to seize, be strong, obstinate, to bind, restrain, conquer his integrity, בְּתֻמָּת֔וֹ (bə·ṯum·mā·ṯōw) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8538.htm">Strong's 8538: </a> Innocence even though you incited Me וַתְּסִיתֵ֥נִי (wat·tə·sî·ṯê·nî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - second person masculine singular | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5496.htm">Strong's 5496: </a> To prick, stimulate, to seduce against him ב֖וֹ (ḇōw) Preposition | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_0.htm">Strong's 0: </a> 0 to ruin him לְבַלְּע֥וֹ (lə·ḇal·lə·‘ōw) Preposition-l | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1104.htm">Strong's 1104: </a> To swallow down, swallow up, engulf without cause.? חִנָּֽם׃ (ḥin·nām) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2600.htm">Strong's 2600: </a> Gratis, devoid of cost, reason, advantage <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/job/2-3.htm">Job 2:3 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/job/2-3.htm">Job 2:3 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/job/2-3.htm">Job 2:3 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/job/2-3.htm">Job 2:3 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/job/2-3.htm">Job 2:3 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/job/2-3.htm">Job 2:3 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/job/2-3.htm">Job 2:3 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/job/2-3.htm">Job 2:3 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/job/2-3.htm">Job 2:3 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/job/2-3.htm">Job 2:3 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/job/2-3.htm">OT Poetry: Job 2:3 Yahweh said to Satan Have you considered (Jb) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/job/2-2.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Job 2:2"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Job 2:2" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/job/2-4.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Job 2:4"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Job 2:4" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>