1. factum est autem cum quadam die venissent filii Dei et starent coram Domino venisset quoque Satan inter eos et staret in conspectu ejus
2. ut diceret Dominus ad Satan unde venis qui respondens ait circuivi terram et perambulavi eam
3. et dixit Dominus ad Satan numquid considerasti servum meum Job quod non sit ei similis in terra vir simplex et rectus timens Deum ac recedens a malo et adhuc retinens innocentiam tu autem commovisti me adversus eum ut adfligerem illum frustra
4. cui respondens Satan ait pellem pro pelle et cuncta quæ habet homo dabit pro anima sua
5. alioquin mitte manum tuam et tange os ejus et carnem et tunc videbis quod in facie benedicat tibi
6. dixit ergo Dominus ad Satan ecce in manu tua est verumtamen animam illius serva
7. egressus igitur Satan a facie Domini percussit Job ulcere pessimo a planta pedis usque ad verticem ejus
8. qui testa saniem deradebat sedens in sterquilinio
9. dixit autem illi uxor sua adhuc tu permanes in simplicitate tua benedic Deo et morere
10. qui ait ad illam quasi una de stultis locuta es si bona suscepimus de manu Domini quare mala non suscipiamus in omnibus his non peccavit Job labiis suis
11. igitur audientes tres amici Job omne malum quod accidisset ei venerunt singuli de loco suo Eliphaz Themanites et Baldad Suites et Sophar Naamathites condixerant enim ut pariter venientes visitarent eum et consolarentur
12. cumque levassent procul oculos suos non cognoverunt eum et exclamantes ploraverunt scissisque vestibus sparserunt pulverem super caput suum in cælum
13. et sederunt cum eo in terram septem diebus et septem noctibus et nemo loquebatur ei verbum videbant enim dolorem esse vehementem
Footnotes:
2:1-6 - The second heavenly meeting between God and Satan reaffirms Job's integrity, which remains faithful even after calamities. This highlights Job's character and the importance of perseverance in faith in the face of adversity (see also James 1:2-4 and 1 Peter 1:6-7).
2:7-8 - Job's illness is an extreme test of physical and emotional suffering. The pain he endures reinforces the reality of human suffering and the vulnerability of the human condition (see also Psalm 38:3-4 and 2 Corinthians 4:16-18).
2:9-10 - Job's wife suggests that he curse God and die, revealing the pain and hopelessness that suffering can bring. Job's response demonstrates his unwavering faith and resilience, reminding us of the importance of trusting God even when those around us doubt (see also Romans 14:8 and Philippians 4:13).
2:11-13 - The visit of Job's friends, who come to comfort him, illustrates the role of community in suffering. However, their presence and initial silence also reflect the difficulty of understanding the suffering of others (see also Galatians 6:2 and 2 Corinthians 1:3-4).
02:13 - The silence of Job's friends, who sit with him in mourning, emphasizes the depth of his suffering. Sometimes being present and listening is more important than trying to offer verbal explanations or comfort (see also Proverbs 25:11 and Ecclesiastes 3:1-8).
Verses related to Liber Iob, 2:
Job chapter 2 intensifies the trial of the righteous. How does Job react to the loss of his health? This powerful text chronicles Satan's second challenge, Job's physical affliction, and the introduction of his wife and friends. The chapter addresses topics such as integrity under pressure, the role of the spouse in trials, and the beginning of the debate about suffering. Job 2 sets the stage for the theological discussions that will follow. Explore with us five biblical passages that relate to the profound themes of this crucial chapter.
2 Corinthians 12:7: "Therefore, so that I would not exalt myself, I was given a thorn in the flesh, a messenger of Satan, to torment me." - This passage echoes Job's physical suffering permitted by God in Job 2, showing how suffering can have a divine purpose.
James 1:12: "Happy is the man who perseveres under trial, because after passing, he will receive the crown of life that God promised to those who love him." - This verse reflects Job's perseverance in the face of the trials described in Job 2.
Revelation 2:10: "Don't be afraid of what you are about to suffer. I tell you, the devil will throw some of you into prison to test you, and you will suffer persecution for ten days. Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life." - This passage echoes the test of faithfulness that Job faces in Job 2, emphasizing the importance of faithfulness in the midst of suffering.
Romans 12:15: "Rejoice with those who rejoice; cry with those who cry." - This verse reflects the attitude of Job's friends in 2:11-13, who came to comfort him and weep with him.
1 Peter 3:9: "Do not return evil for evil or insult for insult; on the contrary, they bless; for to this you were called, to receive blessing as an inheritance." - This passage contrasts with Job's wife's suggestion in 2:9, emphasizing the importance of maintaining integrity even in the face of adversity.
FAQ:
What happened in Job's second test?
Satan, again challenging Job's faith, asked God to allow him to affect Job's body. Job was left with painful sores, but he did not curse God. (Job 2:1-8)
How did Job's wife react to his suffering?
Job's wife suggested that he curse God and die, but Job rebuked her, saying that he should accept the good and the bad that God allows. (Job 2:9-10)
How did Job's friends react to his suffering?
Job's three friends, Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar, came to visit him, and when they saw him in pain, they remained silent for seven days, speechless because of their grief. (Job 2:11-13)
What was Job's attitude toward physical suffering?
Even in intense pain, Job did not rebel against God. He questioned his existence, but maintained his trust in God. (Job 2:7-10)
What does Job's suffering teach us about faith?
Job's suffering teaches us that true faith does not depend on material blessings, but is based on unshakable trust in God, regardless of circumstances. (Job 2:9-10)
