Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About Job?
21 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding Job in the Bible
Explore what the Bible says about job. This collection of 10 key Scripture passages reveals God's wisdom and guidance on this important theme.
21
Total Verses
19
Old Testament
2
New Testament
Top 10 Verses About Job
- 1Job 1:1
“There was a man in the land of Uz, whose name was Job; and that man was perfect and upright, and one that feared God, and eschewed evil.”
KJV - 2Job 1:3
“His substance also was seven thousand sheep, and three thousand camels, and five hundred yoke of oxen, and five hundred she asses, and a very great household; so that this man was the greatest of all the men of the east. substance: or, cattle household: or, husbandry men: Heb. sons”
KJV - 3Job 1:5
“And it was so, when the days of their feasting were gone about, that Job sent and sanctified them, and rose up early in the morning, and offered burnt offerings according to the number of them all: for Job said, It may be that my sons have sinned, and cursed God in their hearts. Thus did Job continually. continually: Heb. all the days”
KJV - 4Job 1:8
“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”
KJV - 5Job 1:13
“And there was a day when his sons and his daughters were eating and drinking wine in their eldest brother's house:”
KJV - 6Job 1:20
“Then Job arose, and rent his mantle, and shaved his head, and fell down upon the ground, and worshipped, mantle: or, robe”
KJV - 7Job 2:3
“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? and still he holdeth fast his integrity, although thou movedst me against him, to destroy him without cause. to destroy: Heb. to swallow him up”
KJV - 8Job 2:7
“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.”
KJV - 9Job 2:10
“But he said unto her, Thou speakest as one of the foolish women speaketh. What? shall we receive good at the hand of God, and shall we not receive evil? In all this did not Job sin with his lips.”
KJV - 10Job 2:11
“Now when Job's three friends heard of all this evil that was come upon him, they came every one from his own place; Eliphaz the Temanite, and Bildad the Shuhite, and Zophar the Naamathite: for they had made an appointment together to come to mourn with him and to comfort him.”
KJV
Subtopics of Job
changing jobs
finding a job
getting a job
job hunting
job loss
job security
1. A man who lived in Uz
Righteousness of
Riches of
Trial of, by affliction of Satan
Fortitude of
Visited by Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar as comforters
Complaints of, and replies by his three friends to
Replied to by God
Submission of, to God
Later blessings and riches of
Death of
2. JOB
Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Job? (19 Verses)
“There was a man in the land of Uz, whose name was Job; and that man was perfect and upright, and one that feared God, and eschewed evil.”
Job 1:1KJV
“His substance also was seven thousand sheep, and three thousand camels, and five hundred yoke of oxen, and five hundred she asses, and a very great household; so that this man was the greatest of all the men of the east. substance: or, cattle household: or, husbandry men: Heb. sons”
Job 1:3KJV
“And it was so, when the days of their feasting were gone about, that Job sent and sanctified them, and rose up early in the morning, and offered burnt offerings according to the number of them all: for Job said, It may be that my sons have sinned, and cursed God in their hearts. Thus did Job continually. continually: Heb. all the days”
Job 1:5KJV
“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 1:8KJV
“And there was a day when his sons and his daughters were eating and drinking wine in their eldest brother's house:”
Job 1:13KJV
“Then Job arose, and rent his mantle, and shaved his head, and fell down upon the ground, and worshipped, mantle: or, robe”
Job 1:20KJV
“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? and still he holdeth fast his integrity, although thou movedst me against him, to destroy him without cause. to destroy: Heb. to swallow him up”
Job 2:3KJV
“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.”
Job 2:7KJV
“But he said unto her, Thou speakest as one of the foolish women speaketh. What? shall we receive good at the hand of God, and shall we not receive evil? In all this did not Job sin with his lips.”
Job 2:10KJV
“Now when Job's three friends heard of all this evil that was come upon him, they came every one from his own place; Eliphaz the Temanite, and Bildad the Shuhite, and Zophar the Naamathite: for they had made an appointment together to come to mourn with him and to comfort him.”
Job 2:11KJV
“Men do therefore fear him: he respecteth not any that are wise of heart.”
Job 37:24KJV
“Then the LORD answered Job out of the whirlwind, and said,”
Job 38:1KJV
“Then Job answered the LORD, and said,”
Job 40:3KJV
“Then Job answered the LORD, and said,”
Job 42:1KJV
“And the LORD turned the captivity of Job, when he prayed for his friends: also the LORD gave Job twice as much as he had before. gave: Heb. added all that had been to Job unto the double”
Job 42:10KJV
“After this lived Job an hundred and forty years, and saw his sons, and his sons' sons, even four generations.”
Job 42:16KJV
“So Job died, being old and full of days.”
Job 42:17KJV
“Though these three men, Noah, Daniel, and Job, were in it, they should deliver but their own souls by their righteousness, saith the Lord GOD.”
“Though Noah, Daniel, and Job, were in it, as I live, saith the Lord GOD, they shall deliver neither son nor daughter; they shall but deliver their own souls by their righteousness.”
New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Job? (2 Verses)
“Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.”
Romans 15:13KJV
“Behold, we count them happy which endure. Ye have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord; that the Lord is very pitiful, and of tender mercy.”
James 5:11KJV
How to Study What the Bible Says About Job
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Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.
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Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about job. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.
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Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.
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Memorise at least one key verse about job and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.
Practical Application
Studying what the Bible says about job is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:
Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on job needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about job with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.
Pray through the key verses about job, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Bible say about job?
Explore what the Bible says about job. This collection of 10 key Scripture passages reveals God's wisdom and guidance on this important theme. The Bible contains 21 key verses about job spanning both Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses about job are there?
There are 21 key Bible verses about job compiled in this study guide, drawn from books across both the Old and New Testaments.
What is the best verse about job?
One of the most well-known and frequently cited verses about job is Job 1:1 — "There was a man in the land of Uz, whose name was Job; and that man was perfect and upright, and one that feared God, and eschewed evil."
Where in the Bible does it talk about job?
Job is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 21 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.