Job 2:6-7

Listen to Job 2:6-7
6 And the Lord said to Satan, ā€œBehold, he is in your hand; only spare his life. ā€
7 So Satan went out from the presence of the Lord and struck Job with loathsome 1sores from 2the sole of his foot to the crown of his head.

Job 2:6-7 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO JOB 2

This chapter gives an account of a second trial of Job's constancy and integrity, the time and occasion of it, Job 2:1-3; the motion made for it by Satan, which being granted, he smote him from head to foot with sore boils, which he endured very patiently, Job 2:4-8; during which sad affliction he is urged by his wife to give up his integrity, which he bravely resisted, Job 2:9,10; and the chapter is concluded with an account of a visit of three of Job's friends, and of their conduct and behaviour towards him, Job 2:11-13.

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Cross References 2

  • 1. 2:7 Ex. 9:9; Lev. 13:18; [Deut. 28:27]
  • 2. 2:7 Deut. 28:35; Isa. 1:6
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