King James Version
What Does Job 2:6 Mean?
“And the LORD said unto Satan, Behold, he is in thine hand; but save his life. but: or, only”
Context
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And Satan answered the LORD, and said, Skin for skin, yea, all that a man hath will he give for his life.
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But put forth thine hand now, and touch his bone and his flesh, and he will curse thee to thy face.
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And the LORD said unto Satan, Behold, he is in thine hand; but save his life. but: or, only
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So went Satan forth from the presence of the LORD, and smote Job with sore boils from the sole of his foot unto his crown.
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And he took him a potsherd to scrape himself withal; and he sat down among the ashes.
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Commentary
Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers(6) **But save his life.**—God’s faithfulness cannot fail even if, as Satan hints, Job’s should do so (2Timothy 2:13). There was one who cared for Job’s life more than he cared for it himself.
Charles John Ellicott (1819–1905). Public Domain.
Historical Context
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Theological Significance
Job 2:6 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.
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