Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version In the land of Uz there lived a man whose name was Job. This man was blameless and upright; he feared God and shunned evil. New Living Translation There once was a man named Job who lived in the land of Uz. He was blameless—a man of complete integrity. He feared God and stayed away from evil. English Standard Version There was a man in the land of Uz whose name was Job, and that man was blameless and upright, one who feared God and turned away from evil. Berean Standard Bible There was a man in the land of Uz whose name was Job. And this man was blameless and upright, fearing God and shunning evil. King James Bible 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. New King James Version There was a man in the land of Uz, whose name was Job; and that man was blameless and upright, and one who feared God and shunned evil. New American Standard Bible There was a man in the land of Uz whose name was Job; and that man was blameless, upright, fearing God and turning away from evil. NASB 1995 There was a man in the land of Uz whose name was Job; and that man was blameless, upright, fearing God and turning away from evil. NASB 1977 There was a man in the land of Uz, whose name was Job, and that man was blameless, upright, fearing God, and turning away from evil. Legacy Standard Bible There was a man in the land of Uz whose name was Job; and that man was blameless, upright, fearing God, and turning away from evil. Amplified Bible There was a man in the land of Uz whose name was Job; and that man was blameless and upright, and one who feared God [with reverence] and abstained from and turned away from evil [because he honored God]. Christian Standard Bible There was a man in the country of Uz named Job. He was a man of complete integrity, who feared God and turned away from evil. Holman Christian Standard Bible There was a man in the country of Uz named Job. He was a man of perfect integrity, who feared God and turned away from evil. American Standard Version 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 turned away from evil. Contemporary English Version Many years ago, a man named Job lived in the land of Uz. He was a truly good person, who respected God and refused to do evil. English Revised Version 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. GOD'S WORD® Translation A man named Job lived in Uz. He was a man of integrity: He was decent, he feared God, and he stayed away from evil. Good News Translation There was a man named Job, living in the land of Uz, who worshiped God and was faithful to him. He was a good man, careful not to do anything evil. International Standard Version There once was a man in the land of Uz named Job. The man was blameless as well as upright. He feared God and kept away from evil. Majority Standard Bible There was a man in the land of Uz whose name was Job. And this man was blameless and upright, fearing God and shunning evil. NET Bible There was a man in the land of Uz whose name was Job. And that man was pure and upright, one who feared God and turned away from evil. New Heart English Bible There was a man in the land of Uz, whose name was Job, and that man was blameless and upright, and one who feared God, and turning away from evil. Webster's Bible Translation 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 shunned evil. World English Bible There was a man in the land of Uz, whose name was Job. That man was blameless and upright, and one who feared God, and turned away from evil. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThere has been a man in the land of Uz—his name Job—and that man has been perfect and upright—both fearing God, and turning aside from evil. Young's Literal Translation A man there hath been in the land of Uz -- Job his name -- and that man hath been perfect and upright -- both fearing God, and turning aside from evil. Smith's Literal Translation A man as in the land of Uz, Job his name; and that man was blameless and upright, and fearing God, and departing from evil. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThere was a man in the land of Hus, whose name was Job, and that man was simple and upright, and fearing God, and avoiding evil. Catholic Public Domain Version There was a man in the land of Uz named Job, and he was a simple and honest man, fearing God and withdrawing from evil. New American Bible In the land of Uz there was a blameless and upright man named Job, who feared God and avoided evil. New Revised Standard Version There was once a man in the land of Uz whose name was Job. That man was blameless and upright, one who feared God and turned away from evil. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleTHERE was a man in the land of Uz whose name was Job; and that man was innocent and upright, and one who revered God and turned away from evil. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated There was a man in the land of Uz; his name was Job. The man was perfect and righteous and worshiped God and departed from evil. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917THERE was a man in the land of Uz, whose name was Job; and that man was whole-hearted and upright, and one that feared God, and shunned evil. Brenton Septuagint Translation There was a certain man in the land of Ausis, whose name was Job; and than man was true, blameless, righteous, and godly, abstaining from everything evil. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Job's Character and Wealth1There was a man in the land of Uz whose name was Job. And this man was blameless and upright, fearing God and shunning evil. 2He had seven sons and three daughters,… Cross References James 5:11 See how blessed we consider those who have persevered. You have heard of Job’s perseverance and have seen the outcome from the Lord. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy. Ezekiel 14:14 then even if these three men—Noah, Daniel, and Job—were in it, their righteousness could deliver only themselves, declares the Lord GOD. Ezekiel 14:20 then as surely as I live, declares the Lord GOD, even if Noah, Daniel, and Job were in it, they could not deliver their own sons or daughters. Their righteousness could deliver only themselves. Proverbs 11:5 The righteousness of the blameless directs their path, but the wicked fall by their own wickedness. Genesis 6:9 This is the account of Noah. Noah was a righteous man, blameless in his generation; Noah walked with God. Genesis 17:1 When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the LORD appeared to him and said, “I am God Almighty. Walk before Me and be blameless. Genesis 22:12 “Do not lay a hand on the boy or do anything to him,” said the angel, “for now I know that you fear God, since you have not withheld your only son from me.” Genesis 25:27 When the boys grew up, Esau became a skillful hunter, a man of the field, while Jacob was a quiet man who stayed at home. Genesis 26:5 because Abraham listened to My voice and kept My charge, My commandments, My statutes, and My laws.” Deuteronomy 18:13 You must be blameless before the LORD your God. Psalm 37:37 Consider the blameless and observe the upright, for posterity awaits the man of peace. Psalm 112:4 Light dawns in the darkness for the upright—for the gracious, compassionate, and righteous. Proverbs 2:7 He stores up sound wisdom for the upright; He is a shield to those who walk with integrity, Proverbs 14:16 A wise man fears and turns from evil, but a fool is careless and reckless. Proverbs 16:6 By loving devotion and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for, and by the fear of the LORD one turns aside from evil. Treasury of Scripture 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. Uz. Genesis 10:23 And the children of Aram; Uz, and Hul, and Gether, and Mash. Genesis 22:20,21 And it came to pass after these things, that it was told Abraham, saying, Behold, Milcah, she hath also born children unto thy brother Nahor; … Huz. Job 36:28 Which the clouds do drop and distil upon man abundantly. 1 Chronicles 1:17,42 The sons of Shem; Elam, and Asshur, and Arphaxad, and Lud, and Aram, and Uz, and Hul, and Gether, and Meshech… Jeremiah 25:20 And all the mingled people, and all the kings of the land of Uz, and all the kings of the land of the Philistines, and Ashkelon, and Azzah, and Ekron, and the remnant of Ashdod, Job. Ezekiel 14:14,20 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… James 5:11 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. perfect. Job 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? Job 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. Job 23:11,12 My foot hath held his steps, his way have I kept, and not declined… one. Genesis 22:12 And he said, Lay not thine hand upon the lad, neither do thou any thing unto him: for now I know that thou fearest God, seeing thou hast not withheld thy son, thine only son from me. Proverbs 8:13 The fear of the LORD is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate. Proverbs 16:6 By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil. Jump to Previous Abstained Blameless Evil Far Feared Fearing Job Keeping Perfect Shunned Sin Turned Turning Upright Uz Whole-HeartedJump to Next Abstained Blameless Evil Far Feared Fearing Job Keeping Perfect Shunned Sin Turned Turning Upright Uz Whole-HeartedJob 1 1. The holiness, riches, and reverent care of Job for his children.6. Satan, appearing before God, obtains leave to afflict Job. 13. Understanding of the loss of his children and goods, in his mourning Job blesses God. There was a man The phrase introduces us to the central human character of the book, Job. The Hebrew word for "man" here is "אִישׁ" (ish), which often denotes an individual of significance or standing. This introduction sets the stage for a narrative that is both personal and universal, as Job's experiences will resonate with the human condition across time and culture. in the land of Uz whose name was Job And this man was blameless and upright fearing God and shunning evil Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew There once wasהָיָ֥ה (hā·yāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be a man אִ֛ישׁ (’îš) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person in the land בְאֶֽרֶץ־ (ḇə·’e·reṣ-) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 776: Earth, land of Uz ע֖וּץ (‘ūṣ) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 5780: Uz -- a son of Aram, also a son of Nahor, also an Edomite, also perhaps a district East of Palestine whose name [was] שְׁמ֑וֹ (šə·mōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 8034: A name Job. אִיּ֣וֹב (’î·yō·wḇ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 347: Job -- a patriarch And this man הָאִ֣ישׁ (hā·’îš) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person was blameless תָּ֧ם (tām) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 8535: Complete, pious, gentle, dear and upright, וְיָשָׁ֛ר (wə·yā·šār) Conjunctive waw | Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 3477: Straight, right fearing וִירֵ֥א (wî·rê) Conjunctive waw | Adjective - masculine singular construct Strong's 3373: Fearing, reverent God אֱלֹהִ֖ים (’ĕ·lō·hîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative and shunning וְסָ֥ר (wə·sār) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 5493: To turn aside evil. מֵרָֽע׃ (mê·rā‘) Preposition-m | Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 7451: Bad, evil Links Job 1:1 NIVJob 1:1 NLT Job 1:1 ESV Job 1:1 NASB Job 1:1 KJV Job 1:1 BibleApps.com Job 1:1 Biblia Paralela Job 1:1 Chinese Bible Job 1:1 French Bible Job 1:1 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 1:1 There was a man in the land (Jb) |
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