ESV Reformation Study Bible – Job 2:6
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Job 2:6

2:6 spare his life. God permits the Adversary to be used as His instrument to strike Job. This brings up the problem of evil. Satan, as a creature, is reined in. He is allowed to go only as far as God permits. The word translated “spare” can be translated “safeguard”; it would appear that Satan is being held responsible for Job’s life.