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This man was blameless and upright; he feared God and shunned evil. <a href="/nlt/job/1.htm">New Living Translation</a> There once was a man named Job who lived in the land of Uz. He was blameless—a man of complete integrity. He feared God and stayed away from evil. <a href="/esv/job/1.htm">English Standard Version</a> There was a man in the land of Uz whose name was Job, and that man was blameless and upright, one who feared God and turned away from evil. <a href="/bsb/job/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> There was a man in the land of Uz whose name was Job. And this man was blameless and upright, fearing God and shunning evil. <a href="/kjv/job/1.htm">King James Bible</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="/nkjv/job/1.htm">New King James Version</a> There was a man in the land of Uz, whose name was Job; and that man was blameless and upright, and one who feared God and shunned evil. <a href="/nasb_/job/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> There was a man in the land of Uz whose name was Job; and that man was blameless, upright, fearing God and turning away from evil. <a href="/nasb/job/1.htm">NASB 1995</a> There was a man in the land of Uz whose name was Job; and that man was blameless, upright, fearing God and turning away from evil. <a href="/nasb77/job/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a> There was a man in the land of Uz, whose name was Job, and that man was blameless, upright, fearing God, and turning away from evil. <a href="/lsb/job/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> There was a man in the land of Uz whose name was Job; and that man was blameless, upright, fearing God, and turning away from evil. <a href="/amp/job/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a> There was a man in the land of Uz whose name was Job; and that man was blameless and upright, and one who feared God [with reverence] and abstained from and turned away from evil [because he honored God]. <a href="/csb/job/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> There was a man in the country of Uz named Job. He was a man of complete integrity, who feared God and turned away from evil. <a href="/hcsb/job/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> There was a man in the country of Uz named Job. He was a man of perfect integrity, who feared God and turned away from evil. <a href="/asv/job/1.htm">American Standard Version</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 turned away from evil. <a href="/cev/job/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Many years ago, a man named Job lived in the land of Uz. He was a truly good person, who respected God and refused to do evil. <a href="/erv/job/1.htm">English Revised Version</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="/gwt/job/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> A man named Job lived in Uz. He was a man of integrity: He was decent, he feared God, and he stayed away from evil. <a href="/gnt/job/1.htm">Good News Translation</a> There was a man named Job, living in the land of Uz, who worshiped God and was faithful to him. He was a good man, careful not to do anything evil. <a href="/isv/job/1.htm">International Standard Version</a> There once was a man in the land of Uz named Job. The man was blameless as well as upright. He feared God and kept away from evil. <a href="/msb/job/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> There was a man in the land of Uz whose name was Job. And this man was blameless and upright, fearing God and shunning evil. <a href="/net/job/1.htm">NET Bible</a> There was a man in the land of Uz whose name was Job. And that man was pure and upright, one who feared God and turned away from evil. <a href="/nheb/job/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> There was a man in the land of Uz, whose name was Job, and that man was blameless and upright, and one who feared God, and turning away from evil. <a href="/wbt/job/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</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 shunned evil. <a href="/web/job/1.htm">World English Bible</a> There was a man in the land of Uz, whose name was Job. That man was blameless and upright, and one who feared God, and turned away from evil. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/job/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> There has been a man in the land of Uz—his name Job—and that man has been perfect and upright—both fearing God, and turning aside from evil. <a href="/ylt/job/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> A man there hath been in the land of Uz -- Job his name -- and that man hath been perfect and upright -- both fearing God, and turning aside from evil. <a href="/slt/job/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> A man as in the land of Uz, Job his name; and that man was blameless and upright, and fearing God, and departing from evil.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/job/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> There was a man in the land of Hus, whose name was Job, and that man was simple and upright, and fearing God, and avoiding evil. <a href="/cpdv/job/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> There was a man in the land of Uz named Job, and he was a simple and honest man, fearing God and withdrawing from evil. <a href="/nabre/job/1.htm">New American Bible</a> In the land of Uz there was a blameless and upright man named Job, who feared God and avoided evil. <a href="/nrsvce/job/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> There was once a man in the land of Uz whose name was Job. That man was blameless and upright, one who feared God and turned away from evil.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/job/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> THERE was a man in the land of Uz whose name was Job; and that man was innocent and upright, and one who revered God and turned away from evil. <a href="/hpbt/job/1.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> There was a man in the land of Uz; his name was Job. The man was perfect and righteous and worshiped God and departed from evil.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/job/1.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> THERE was a man in the land of Uz, whose name was Job; and that man was whole-hearted and upright, and one that feared God, and shunned evil. <a href="/sep/job/1.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> There was a certain man in the land of Ausis, whose name was Job; and than man was true, blameless, righteous, and godly, abstaining from everything evil. <a href="/parallel/job/1-1.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=0" 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/1.htm">Job's Character and Wealth</a> 1<a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: hā·yāh (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">There was</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</a> <a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: ḇə·’e·reṣ- (Prep-b:: N-fsc) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth.">in the land</a> <a href="/hebrew/5780.htm" title="5780: ‘ūṣ (N-proper-fs) -- Apparently from uwts; consultation; Uts, a son of Aram, also a Seirite, and the regions settled by them.">of Uz</a> <a href="/hebrew/8034.htm" title="8034: šə·mōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- A primitive word; an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character.">whose name was</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/376.htm" title="376: hā·’îš (Art:: 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.">And this man</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: wə·hā·yāh (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">was</a> <a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: ha·hū (Art:: Pro-3ms) -- He, she, it. "></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: wî·rê (Conj-w:: Adj-msc) -- Fearing, reverent. From yare'; fearing; morally, reverent.">fearing</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 shunning</a> <a href="/hebrew/7451.htm" title="7451: mê·rā‘ (Prep-m:: Adj-ms) -- Bad, evil. From ra'a'; bad or evil.">evil.</a> 2He had seven sons and three daughters,…<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="/ezekiel/14-14.htm">Ezekiel 14:14</a> then even if these three men—Noah, Daniel, and Job—were in it, their righteousness could deliver only themselves, declares the Lord GOD. <a href="/ezekiel/14-20.htm">Ezekiel 14:20</a> then as surely as I live, declares the Lord GOD, even if Noah, Daniel, and Job were in it, they could not deliver their own sons or daughters. Their righteousness could deliver only themselves. <a href="/proverbs/11-5.htm">Proverbs 11:5</a> The righteousness of the blameless directs their path, but the wicked fall by their own wickedness. <a href="/genesis/6-9.htm">Genesis 6:9</a> This is the account of Noah. Noah was a righteous man, blameless in his generation; Noah walked with God. <a href="/genesis/17-1.htm">Genesis 17:1</a> When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the LORD appeared to him and said, “I am God Almighty. Walk before Me and be blameless. <a href="/genesis/22-12.htm">Genesis 22:12</a> “Do not lay a hand on the boy or do anything to him,” said the angel, “for now I know that you fear God, since you have not withheld your only son from me.” <a href="/genesis/25-27.htm">Genesis 25:27</a> When the boys grew up, Esau became a skillful hunter, a man of the field, while Jacob was a quiet man who stayed at home. <a href="/genesis/26-5.htm">Genesis 26:5</a> because Abraham listened to My voice and kept My charge, My commandments, My statutes, and My laws.” <a href="/deuteronomy/18-13.htm">Deuteronomy 18:13</a> You must be blameless before the LORD your God. <a href="/psalms/37-37.htm">Psalm 37:37</a> Consider the blameless and observe the upright, for posterity awaits the man of peace. <a href="/psalms/112-4.htm">Psalm 112:4</a> Light dawns in the darkness for the upright—for the gracious, compassionate, and righteous. <a href="/proverbs/2-7.htm">Proverbs 2:7</a> He stores up sound wisdom for the upright; He is a shield to those who walk with integrity, <a href="/proverbs/14-16.htm">Proverbs 14:16</a> A wise man fears and turns from evil, but a fool is careless and reckless. <a href="/proverbs/16-6.htm">Proverbs 16:6</a> By loving devotion and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for, and by the fear of the LORD one turns aside from evil.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>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.Uz.<a href="/genesis/10-23.htm">Genesis 10:23</a> And the children of Aram; Uz, and Hul, and Gether, and Mash.<a href="/genesis/22-20.htm">Genesis 22:20,21</a> And it came to pass after these things, that it was told Abraham, saying, Behold, Milcah, she hath also born children unto thy brother Nahor; … Huz.<a href="/job/36-28.htm">Job 36:28</a> Which the clouds do drop and distil upon man abundantly.<a href="/1_chronicles/1-17.htm">1 Chronicles 1:17,42</a> The sons of Shem; Elam, and Asshur, and Arphaxad, and Lud, and Aram, and Uz, and Hul, and Gether, and Meshech… <a href="/jeremiah/25-20.htm">Jeremiah 25:20</a> And all the mingled people, and all the kings of the land of Uz, and all the kings of the land of the Philistines, and Ashkelon, and Azzah, and Ekron, and the remnant of Ashdod,Job.<a href="/ezekiel/14-14.htm">Ezekiel 14:14,20</a> Though these three men, Noah, Daniel, and Job, were in it, they should deliver but their own souls by their righteousness, saith the Lord GOD… <a href="/james/5-11.htm">James 5:11</a> Behold, we count them happy which endure. Ye have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord; that the Lord is very pitiful, and of tender mercy.perfect.<a href="/job/1-8.htm">Job 1:8</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?<a href="/job/2-3.htm">Job 2:3</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="/job/23-11.htm">Job 23:11,12</a> My foot hath held his steps, his way have I kept, and not declined… one.<a href="/genesis/22-12.htm">Genesis 22:12</a> And he said, Lay not thine hand upon the lad, neither do thou any thing unto him: for now I know that thou fearest God, seeing thou hast not withheld thy son, thine only son from me.<a href="/proverbs/8-13.htm">Proverbs 8:13</a> The fear of the LORD is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate.<a href="/proverbs/16-6.htm">Proverbs 16:6</a> By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/exodus/31-17.htm">Abstained</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/25-2.htm">Blameless</a> <a href="/esther/9-25.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/esther/9-20.htm">Far</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-2.htm">Feared</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-2.htm">Fearing</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/34-13.htm">Job</a> <a href="/esther/9-31.htm">Keeping</a> <a href="/ezra/7-19.htm">Perfect</a> <a href="/acts/20-27.htm">Shunned</a> <a href="/nehemiah/13-26.htm">Sin</a> <a href="/esther/9-22.htm">Turned</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-26.htm">Turning</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-3.htm">Upright</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-42.htm">Uz</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/18-13.htm">Whole-Hearted</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/exodus/31-17.htm">Abstained</a> <a href="/job/1-8.htm">Blameless</a> <a href="/job/1-8.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/job/1-8.htm">Far</a> <a href="/job/3-25.htm">Feared</a> <a href="/job/1-8.htm">Fearing</a> <a href="/job/1-5.htm">Job</a> <a href="/job/1-8.htm">Keeping</a> <a href="/job/1-8.htm">Perfect</a> <a href="/proverbs/14-20.htm">Shunned</a> <a href="/job/1-8.htm">Sin</a> <a href="/job/6-18.htm">Turned</a> <a href="/job/1-8.htm">Turning</a> <a href="/job/1-8.htm">Upright</a> <a href="/jeremiah/25-20.htm">Uz</a> <a href="/job/1-8.htm">Whole-Hearted</a><div class="vheading2">Job 1</div>1. <a href="/job/1-1.htm">The holiness, riches, and reverent care of Job for his children.</a> 6. <a href="/job/1-6.htm">Satan, appearing before God, obtains leave to afflict Job.</a> 13. <a href="/job/1-13.htm">Understanding of the loss of his children and goods, in his mourning Job blesses God.</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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/job/1.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/job/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/job/1.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>There was a man in the land of Uz The land of Uz is believed to be located in the region of Edom, southeast of Israel, though its exact location is uncertain. This area is associated with the descendants of Esau, Jacob's brother, and is mentioned in <a href="/lamentations/4-21.htm">Lamentations 4:21</a>. The mention of Uz sets the stage for a story that is not confined to Israel, indicating the universal nature of the themes in the Book of Job.whose name was Job. Job is introduced without any genealogy, suggesting his story is timeless and applicable to all. The name "Job" may mean "persecuted" or "hated," which foreshadows the trials he will face. Job is also mentioned in <a href="/ezekiel/14-14.htm">Ezekiel 14:14, 20</a> and <a href="/james/5-11.htm">James 5:11</a>, highlighting his righteousness and patience.And this man was blameless and upright, The description of Job as "blameless and upright" indicates his moral integrity and righteousness. This does not imply sinlessness but rather a sincere devotion to God. The Hebrew word for "blameless" (tam) suggests completeness or wholeness in character. Job's uprightness is a model of ethical behavior, aligning with <a href="/proverbs/11-5.htm">Proverbs 11:5</a>.fearing God and shunning evil. "Fearing God" denotes a deep reverence and respect for the Almighty, a central theme in wisdom literature (<a href="/proverbs/1-7.htm">Proverbs 1:7</a>). Job's fear of God is demonstrated through his actions, as he actively avoids evil. This fear is not terror but a recognition of God's holiness and justice. Job's life exemplifies the principle found in <a href="/proverbs/8-13.htm">Proverbs 8:13</a>, where the fear of the Lord is to hate evil.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/job.htm">Job</a> A central figure in the Book of Job, described as "blameless and upright," who fears God and shuns evil. His character sets the stage for the trials and discussions that follow in the book. 2. <a href="/topical/l/land_of_uz.htm">Land of Uz</a> The geographical setting for the account of Job. While its exact location is uncertain, it is traditionally considered to be in the region of Edom or northern Arabia. 3. <a href="/topical/b/blameless_and_upright.htm">Blameless and Upright</a> These terms describe Job's moral and ethical character. "Blameless" (Hebrew: tam) suggests integrity and completeness, while "upright" (Hebrew: yashar) indicates righteousness and adherence to God's standards. 4. <a href="/topical/f/fearing_god.htm">Fearing God</a> This phrase indicates Job's reverence and respect for God, a foundational aspect of his character and faith. 5. <a href="/topical/s/shunning_evil.htm">Shunning Evil</a> Job's active avoidance of sin and wrongdoing, highlighting his commitment to living a life pleasing to God.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_character.htm">The Importance of Character</a> Job's description as blameless and upright challenges us to examine our own character and integrity. Are we living in a way that reflects God's standards? <a href="/topical/f/fear_of_the_lord.htm">Fear of the Lord</a> Reverence for God is foundational to a righteous life. Cultivating a healthy fear of the Lord leads to wisdom and guides our actions. <a href="/topical/a/active_avoidance_of_evil.htm">Active Avoidance of Evil</a> Like Job, we are called to actively shun evil. This requires discernment and a commitment to holiness in our daily choices. <a href="/topical/f/faith_in_adversity.htm">Faith in Adversity</a> Job's account begins with his strong character, which prepares him for the trials ahead. Our faith and character are tested in difficult times, and we must rely on God to sustain us. <a href="/topical/r/role_model_of_righteousness.htm">Role Model of Righteousness</a> Job serves as a role model for believers, demonstrating that it is possible to live a life pleasing to God even in a fallen world.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_job_1.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Job 1</a> <a href="/q/does_job_42_contradict_divine_justice.htm">Why does the final chapter (Job 42) seemingly contradict earlier statements about divine justice and fairness, hinting that God’s blessing can be won through passive endurance?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_job_3_align_with_god's_justice.htm">How can Job’s complaint in Job 3 align with a just and sovereign God, if he questions the value of his own birth?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_job_stay_faithful_in_suffering.htm">How does Job remain faithful amidst immense suffering?</a> <a href="/q/how_is_job_both_wicked_and_blameless.htm">In Job 22:5, Eliphaz accuses Job of great wickedness, yet Job 1:1 calls him blameless; how do we resolve this apparent contradiction? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/job/1.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(1) There was a man in the land of Uz.--The first mention of this name is in <a href="/genesis/10-23.htm" title="And the children of Aram; Uz, and Hul, and Gether, and Mash.">Genesis 10:23</a>, where Uz is said to have been one of the sons of Aram, who was one of the sons of Shem. (Comp. <a href="/1_chronicles/1-17.htm" title="The sons of Shem; Elam, and Asshur, and Arphaxad, and Lud, and Aram, and Uz, and Hul, and Gether, and Meshech.">1Chronicles 1:17</a>.) Another Uz (in the Authorised Version spelt Huz) is mentioned in <a href="/genesis/22-21.htm" title="Huz his firstborn, and Buz his brother, and Kemuel the father of Aram,">Genesis 22:21</a> as the firstborn of Nahor, the brother of Abraham. A third form of this name is mentioned in <a href="/genesis/36-28.htm" title="The children of Dishan are these; Uz, and Aran.">Genesis 36:28</a> among "the sons of Seir the Horite. who inhabited the land" of Edom. (Comp. <a href="/1_chronicles/1-42.htm" title="The sons of Ezer; Bilhan, and Zavan, and Jakan. The sons of Dishan; Uz, and Aran.">1Chronicles 1:42</a>.) It is probable that each of these is to be associated with a different district: the first perhaps with that of the Lebanon--a district near Damascus is still called El-Ghutha; the second with that of Mesopotamia or Chaldea; and the third with the Edomite district south of Palestine. From the mention of "the land of Uz" (<a href="/lamentations/4-21.htm" title="Rejoice and be glad, O daughter of Edom, that dwell in the land of Uz; the cup also shall pass through to you: you shall be drunken, and shall make yourself naked.">Lamentations 4:21</a>) and "the kings of the land of Uz" (<a href="/jeremiah/25-20.htm" title="And all the mingled people, and all the kings of the land of Uz, and all the kings of the land of the Philistines, and Ashkelon, and Azzah, and Ekron, and the remnant of Ashdod,">Jeremiah 25:20</a>), where in each case the association seems to be with Edom, it is probable that the land of Job is to be identified rather with the district south and southeast of Palestine. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/job/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 1. - There was a man. This opening presents to us the Book of Job as a detached work, separate from and independent of all others. The historical books are generally united each to each by the you connective. In the land of Us. Uz, or Huz (Hebrew, עוּץ), seems to have been originally, like Judah, Moab, Ammon, Edom, etc., the name of a man. It was borne by a son of Nahor, the brother of Abraham (<a href="/genesis/22-21.htm">Genesis 22:21</a>), and again by a son of Dishan, the son of Seir the Horite (<a href="/genesis/36-28.htm">Genesis 36:28</a>). Some regard it as also a personal name in <a href="/genesis/10-23.htm">Genesis 10:23</a>. But from this use it passed to the descendants of one or more of these patriarchs, and from them to the country or countries which they inhabited. The "land of Uz" is spoken of, not only in this passage, but also in <a href="/jeremiah/25-20.htm">Jeremiah 25:20</a> and <a href="/lamentations/4-21.htm">Lamentations 4:21</a>. These last-cited places seem to show that Jeremiah's "land of Uz" was in or near Edom, and therefore south of Palestine; but as Uzzites, like so many nations of these ports, were migratory, we need not be surprised if the name Uz was, at different times, attached to various localities. Arabian tradition regards the region of the Hauran, north-east of Palestine, as Job's country. The other geographical names in the Book of Job point to a more eastern location, one not far remote from the southern Euphrates, and the adjacent parts of Arabia Sheba, Dedan, Teman, Buz, Shuah, and Chesed (Casdim) all point to this locality. On the other hand, there is a passage in the inscriptions of Asshur-banipal (circ. B.C. 650-625) which, associating together the names of Huz and Buz (Khazu and Bazu), appears to place them both in Central Arabia, not far from the Jebel Shnmmar ('Ancient Monarchies,' vol. 2. p. 470). My own conclusion would be that, while the name "land of Uz" designated at various periods various localities, Job's "land of Uz" lay a little west of the Lower Euphrates, on the borders of Chaldea and Arabia. Whose name was Job. In the Hebrew the name is "Iyyob," whence the "Eyoub" of the Arabs and the "Hiob" of the Germans. It is quite a distinct name from that of the third son of Issachar (<a href="/genesis/46-18.htm">Genesis 46:18</a>), which is properly expressed by "Job," being יוב. Iyyob is supposed to be derived from aib (אָיִב), "to be hostile," and to mean "cruelly or hostilely treated," in which ease we must suppose it to have been first given to the patriarch in his later life, and to have superseded some other, as "Peter" superseded "Simon," and "Paul" superseded "Saul." According to a Jewish tradition, adopted by some of the Christian Fathers, Job's original name was "Jobab," and under this name he reigned as King of Edom (<a href="/genesis/36-33.htm">Genesis 36:33</a>). But this kingship is scarcely compatible with the view given of him in the Book of Job. The supposed connection of the name of Juba with that of Job is very doubtful. And that man was perfect. Tam (תָּם), the word translated "perfect," seems to mean "complete, entire, not wanting in any respect," It corresponds to the Greek τέλειος, and the Latin integer (comp. Horace, 'Od.,' 1:22. 1, "Integer vitro, scelerisque purus'). It does not mean" absolutely sinless," which Job was not (comp. <a href="/job/9-20.htm">Job 9:20</a>; <a href="/job/40-4.htm">Job 40:4</a>). And upright. This is the exact meaning of yashar (יָשָׁר). "The Book of Jasher" was "the Book of the Upright" (βιβλίον τοῦ εὐθοῦς, <a href="/2_samuel/1-18.htm">2 Samuel 1:18</a>). One that feared God, and eschewed evil; literally, fearing God and departing from evil. The same testimony is given of Job by God himself in ver. 8, and again in <a href="/job/2-3.htm">Job 2:3</a> (comp. also <a href="/ezekiel/14-14.htm">Ezekiel 14:14, 20</a>). We must suppose Job to have reached as near perfection as was possible tot man at the time. <a href="/commentaries/job/1-1.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>There once was הָיָ֥ה (hā·yāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> To fall out, come to pass, become, be a man אִ֛ישׁ (’îš) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> A man as an individual, a male person in the land בְאֶֽרֶץ־ (ḇə·’e·reṣ-) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_776.htm">Strong's 776: </a> Earth, land of Uz ע֖וּץ (‘ūṣ) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5780.htm">Strong's 5780: </a> Uz -- a son of Aram, also a son of Nahor, also an Edomite, also perhaps a district East of Palestine whose name [was] שְׁמ֑וֹ (šə·mōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8034.htm">Strong's 8034: </a> A name Job. אִיּ֣וֹב (’î·yō·wḇ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_347.htm">Strong's 347: </a> Job -- a patriarch And this man הָאִ֣ישׁ (hā·’îš) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> A man as an individual, a male person was 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 וִירֵ֥א (wî·rê) Conjunctive waw | 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 וְסָ֥ר (wə·sār) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5493.htm">Strong's 5493: </a> To turn aside evil. מֵרָֽע׃ (mê·rā‘) Preposition-m | Adjective - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7451.htm">Strong's 7451: </a> Bad, evil <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/job/1-1.htm">Job 1:1 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/job/1-1.htm">Job 1:1 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/job/1-1.htm">Job 1:1 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/job/1-1.htm">Job 1:1 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/job/1-1.htm">Job 1:1 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/job/1-1.htm">Job 1:1 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/job/1-1.htm">Job 1:1 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/job/1-1.htm">Job 1:1 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/job/1-1.htm">Job 1:1 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/job/1-1.htm">Job 1:1 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/job/1-1.htm">OT Poetry: Job 1:1 There was a man in the land (Jb) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/esther/10-3.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Esther 10:3"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Esther 10:3" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/job/1-2.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Job 1:2"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Job 1:2" /></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>