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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Gender: male
Spouse: Job's wife
Child: Keren-happuch
Languages spoken: Canaanite
Religion: Nabataean religion
Image: Blake Book of Job Linell set 6.jpg
Work location: Land of Uz
Residence: Land of Uz

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Commons category: Job
topic's main category: Category:Job (biblical figure)
present in work: Qur’an
feast day: May 10
copyright status: public domain
date of birth: 2180-00-00
ethnic group: UZ
language of work or name: Canaanite
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Encyclopedic overview

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.

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