Job
A righteous man’s suffering and his friends’ debate lead to an encounter with God out of the whirlwind.
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- Written by
- Unknown
- Date
- Uncertain; set in the time of the patriarchs
Themes
- Suffering and faith
- The limits of human wisdom
- God’s sovereignty
Outline
- Job’s trialChapters 1–2
- Job and his friendsChapters 3–31
- Elihu speaksChapters 32–37
- The LORD answersChapters 38–42
Key verses
saying: “Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked I will return. The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away. Blessed be the name of the Lord.”
But I know that my Redeemer lives, and in the end He will stand upon the earth.
Where were you when I laid the foundations of the earth? Tell Me, if you have understanding.
My ears had heard of You, but now my eyes have seen You.