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Job 1:8 Cross-References

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And the LORD said unto Satan, Hast thou considered my servant Job, that there is none like him in the earth, a perfect and an upright man, one that feareth God, and escheweth evil? considered: Heb. set thy heart on

Job 1:8 (KJV)

Historical Context for Job 1:8

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G-dHoly, Holy, Holy (ISA 6:3) and too many others to fit here
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Satanstood up against Israel and moved David to number Israel (1CH 21:1)
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Joba blameless, upright, G-d fearing man in the land of Uz (JOB 1:1)

Commentary on Job 1:8

God's question to Satan introduces the central conflict. The phrase 'Hast thou considered' (sam libbeka, שַׂמְתָּ לִבְּךָ) literally means 'Have you set your heart/mind upon'—God directs Satan's attention to Job. The divine description repeats verse 1's language about Job being 'perfect and upright.' The phrase 'there is none like him in the earth' establishes Job's unique righteousness. This sets up Satan's accusation: does Job serve God freely or only for benefits? The text reveals God's sovereign control—Satan can only act with divine permission, bound by limits God sets.

Source: KJV Study Commentary

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