Job

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Job in the Bible

Righteous sufferer · Central figure of the Book of Job

The central figure of Job, whose suffering and responses frame the book's exploration of righteousness, suffering, and divine wisdom. Primary biblical coverage: Job 1–42.

AT A GLANCE

Job at a Glance

TestamentBoth
First AppearanceJob 1:1
Last AppearanceJames 5:11
Known ForThe central figure of Job, whose suffering and responses frame the book's exploration of righteousness, suffering, and divine wisdom.
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