Job

biblical figure

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Job is a figure in the Bible whose story explores why innocent people suffer, presented through an account of a righteous man who loses his wealth, health, and family through a series of calamities. His narrative remains significant because it directly addresses one of humanity's most enduring questions about faith, justice, and the meaning of suffering.

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date of birth: 2180-00-00
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Job ( English: /dʒoʊb/; Hebrew: אִיּוֹב 'Īyyōv; Greek: Ἰώβ Iṓb) is the central figure of the Book of Job in the Bible. In Islam, Job (Arabic: أيوب, romanized: ʾAyyūb) is also considered a prophet.

Job is presented as a good family man who is suddenly beset with disasters that take away all he holds dear—a scenario intended to test Job's faith in God. Struggling to understand this situation, Job reflects on his despair but consistently remains devout.