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Job 1:7-9
1599 Geneva Bible
Job 1:7-9
1599 Geneva Bible
7 Then the Lord said unto Satan, Whence [a]comest thou? And Satan answered the Lord, saying, [b]From compassing the earth to and fro, and from walking in it.
8 And the Lord said unto Satan, Hast thou not considered my servant Job, how none is like him in the earth? an upright and just man, one that feareth God, and escheweth evil?
9 Then Satan answered the Lord, and said, Doth Job fear God for [c]nought?
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- Job 1:7 This question is asked for our infirmity: for God knew whence he came.
- Job 1:7 Herein is described the nature of Satan, which is ever ranging for his prey, 1 Pet. 5:8.
- Job 1:9 He feareth thee not for thine own sake, but for the commodity that he received by thee.
Job 1:7-9
New International Version
Job 1:7-9
New International Version
7 The Lord said to Satan, “Where have you come from?”
Satan answered the Lord, “From roaming throughout the earth, going back and forth on it.”(A)
8 Then the Lord said to Satan, “Have you considered my servant Job?(B) There is no one on earth like him; he is blameless and upright, a man who fears God(C) and shuns evil.”(D)
9 “Does Job fear God for nothing?”(E) Satan replied.
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