Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version His wife said to him, “Are you still maintaining your integrity? Curse God and die!” New Living Translation His wife said to him, “Are you still trying to maintain your integrity? Curse God and die.” English Standard Version Then his wife said to him, “Do you still hold fast your integrity? Curse God and die.” Berean Standard Bible Then Job’s wife said to him, “Do you still retain your integrity? Curse God and die!” Berean Literal Bible And his wife said to him, “Are you still holding firmly onto your integrity? Curse God and die!” King James Bible Then said his wife unto him, Dost thou still retain thine integrity? curse God, and die. New King James Version Then his wife said to him, “Do you still hold fast to your integrity? Curse God and die!” New American Standard Bible Then his wife said to him, “Do you still hold firm your integrity? Curse God and die!” NASB 1995 Then his wife said to him, “Do you still hold fast your integrity? Curse God and die!” NASB 1977 Then his wife said to him, “Do you still hold fast your integrity? Curse God and die!” Legacy Standard Bible Then his wife said to him, “Do you still hold fast your integrity? Curse God and die!” Amplified Bible Then his wife said to him, “Do you still cling to your integrity [and your faith and trust in God, without blaming Him]? Curse God and die!” Berean Annotated Bible Then Job’s wife said to him, “Do you still retain your integrity? Curse (Bless) God {Elohim} and die!” Christian Standard Bible His wife said to him, “Are you still holding on to your integrity? Curse God and die! ” Holman Christian Standard Bible His wife said to him, “Do you still retain your integrity? Curse God and die!” American Standard Version Then said his wife unto him, Dost thou still hold fast thine integrity? renounce God, and die. Contemporary English Version his wife asked, "Why do you still trust God? Why don't you curse him and die?" English Revised Version Then said his wife unto him, Dost thou still hold fast thine integrity? renounce God, and die. GOD'S WORD® Translation His wife asked him, "Are you still holding on to your principles? Curse God and die!" Good News Translation His wife said to him, "You are still as faithful as ever, aren't you? Why don't you curse God and die?" International Standard Version Then his wife told him, "Do you remain firm in your integrity? Curse God and die!" NET Bible Then his wife said to him, "Are you still holding firmly to your integrity? Curse God, and die!" New Heart English Bible Then his wife said to him, "Do you still hold firmly to your integrity? Curse God, and die." Webster's Bible Translation Then said his wife to him, Dost thou still retain thy integrity? curse God, and die. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThen Job’s wife said to him, “Do you still retain your integrity? Curse God and die!” World English Bible Then his wife said to him, “Do you still maintain your integrity? Renounce God, and die.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd his wife says to him, “You are still keeping hold on your integrity: bless God and die.” Berean Literal Bible And his wife said to him, “Are you still holding firmly onto your integrity? Curse God and die!” Young's Literal Translation And his wife saith to him, 'Still thou art keeping hold on thine integrity: bless God and die.' Smith's Literal Translation And his wife will say to him, Yet thou art holding fast upon thine integrity: praise God and die. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd his wife said to him: Dost thou still continue in thy simplicity? bless God and die. Catholic Public Domain Version But his wife said to him, “Do you still continue in your simplicity? Bless God and die.” New American Bible Then his wife said to him, “Are you still holding to your innocence? Curse God and die!” New Revised Standard Version Then his wife said to him, “Do you still persist in your integrity? Curse God, and die.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThen his wife said to him, Do you still hold fast your integrity? Curse God, and die. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And his wife said to him: “Even now you hold to your integrity? Curse God and die! OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Then said his wife unto him: 'Dost thou still hold fast thine integrity? blaspheme God, and die.' Brenton Septuagint Translation And when much time had passed, his wife said to him, How long wilt thou hold out, saying, Behold, I wait yet a little while, expecting the hope of my deliverance? for, behold, thy memorial is abolished from the earth, even thy sons and daughters, the pangs and pains of my womb which I bore in vain with sorrows; and thou thyself sittest down to spend the nights in the open air among the corruption of worms, and I am a wanderer and a servant from place to place and house to house, waiting for the setting of the sun, that I may rest from my labours and my pangs which now beset me: but say some word against the Lord, and die. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Job Loses His Health…8And Job took a piece of broken pottery to scrape himself as he sat among the ashes. 9Then Job’s wife said to him, “Do you still retain your integrity? Curse God and die!” 10“You speak as a foolish woman speaks,” he told her. “Should we accept from God only good and not adversity?” In all this, Job did not sin in what he said.… Cross References Then Job’s wife said to him, 1 Kings 21:7 But his wife Jezebel said to him, “Do you not reign over Israel? Get up, eat some food, and be cheerful, for I will get you the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite.” 2 Samuel 6:20 When David returned home to bless his own household, Saul’s daughter Michal came out to meet him. “How the king of Israel has distinguished himself today!” she said. “He has uncovered himself today in the sight of the maidservants of his subjects, like a vulgar person would do.” Genesis 16:2 So Sarai said to Abram, “Look now, the LORD has prevented me from bearing children. Please go to my maidservant; perhaps I can build a family by her.” And Abram listened to the voice of Sarai. “Do you still retain your integrity? Job 27:5 I will never say that you are right; I will maintain my integrity until I die. Job 31:6 let God weigh me with honest scales, that He may know my integrity. Psalm 26:1 Of David. Vindicate me, O LORD! For I have walked with integrity; I have trusted in the LORD without wavering. Curse God and die!” Job 1:11 But stretch out Your hand and strike all that he has, and he will surely curse You to Your face.” Job 1:5 And when the days of feasting were over, Job would send for his children to purify them, rising early in the morning to offer burnt offerings for all of them. For Job thought, “Perhaps my children have sinned and cursed God in their hearts.” This was Job’s regular practice. Leviticus 24:16 Whoever blasphemes the name of the LORD must surely be put to death; the whole assembly must surely stone him, whether he is a foreign resident or native; if he blasphemes the Name, he must be put to death. Genesis 3:6 When the woman saw that the tree was good for food and pleasing to the eyes, and that it was desirable for obtaining wisdom, she took the fruit and ate it. She also gave some to her husband who was with her, and he ate it. 1 Kings 21:25 (Surely there was never one like Ahab, who sold himself to do evil in the sight of the LORD, incited by his wife Jezebel. Proverbs 19:13 A foolish son is his father’s ruin, and a quarrelsome wife is like a constant dripping. Proverbs 21:9 Better to live on a corner of the roof than to share a house with a quarrelsome wife. Proverbs 27:15 A constant dripping on a rainy day and a contentious woman are alike— Micah 7:5-6 Do not rely on a friend; do not trust in a companion. Seal the doors of your mouth from her who lies in your arms. / For a son dishonors his father, a daughter rises against her mother, and a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law. A man’s enemies are the members of his own household. Matthew 10:36 A man’s enemies will be the members of his own household.’ Treasury of Scripture Then said his wife to him, Do you still retain your integrity? curse God, and die. his wife. Genesis 3:6,12 And when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree to be desired to make one wise, she took of the fruit thereof, and did eat, and gave also unto her husband with her; and he did eat… 1 Kings 11:4 For it came to pass, when Solomon was old, that his wives turned away his heart after other gods: and his heart was not perfect with the LORD his God, as was the heart of David his father. retain. 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 21:14,15 Therefore they say unto God, Depart from us; for we desire not the knowledge of thy ways… 2 Kings 6:33 And while he yet talked with them, behold, the messenger came down unto him: and he said, Behold, this evil is of the LORD; what should I wait for the LORD any longer? curse God. Job 2:5 But put forth thine hand now, and touch his bone and his flesh, and he will curse thee to thy face. Job 1:11 But put forth thine hand now, and touch all that he hath, and he will curse thee to thy face. Jump to Previous Blaspheme Bless Curse Die End Fast Firm Hold Holding Integrity Keeping Maintain Renounce Retain Righteousness WifeJump to Next Blaspheme Bless Curse Die End Fast Firm Hold Holding Integrity Keeping Maintain Renounce Retain Righteousness WifeJob 2 1. Satan, appearing again before God, obtains further leave to tempt Job.7. He afflicts him with sore boils. 9. Job reproves his wife, who moved him to curse God. 11. His three friends console with him in silence. Then Job’s wife said to him Job's wife is introduced here as a significant character, though she remains unnamed. Her presence highlights the personal and familial impact of Job's suffering. In the cultural context of the Ancient Near East, a wife's role was to support her husband, yet here she voices despair. This moment underscores the depth of Job's trials, affecting not just his physical and material state but also his closest relationships. “Do you still retain your integrity? Curse God and die!” Persons / Places / Events 1. JobA man described as blameless and upright, who feared God and shunned evil. He is the central figure in the Book of Job, known for his immense suffering and steadfast faith. 2. Job's Wife She is unnamed in the text but plays a crucial role in this verse by challenging Job's integrity and faith amidst his suffering. 3. God The Almighty, who allows Job to be tested by Satan to prove his faithfulness. 4. Satan The adversary who challenges Job's faith, suggesting that Job is only faithful because of his prosperity. 5. Uz The land where Job lived, often associated with the region east of Israel. Teaching Points Integrity in TrialsJob's response to his wife's suggestion highlights the importance of maintaining integrity and faith even when faced with severe trials. The Influence of Close Relationships Job's wife's words remind us that those closest to us can influence our spiritual journey, for better or worse. We must discern and hold fast to our faith. The Nature of True Faith True faith is not contingent on circumstances. Job's situation teaches us that faith should remain steadfast regardless of external blessings or sufferings. The Role of Suffering in Spiritual Growth Suffering can be a tool for spiritual growth and deeper reliance on God, as seen in Job's unwavering faith despite his wife's counsel. Guarding Against Despair Job's wife's suggestion to "curse God and die" is a reminder to guard against despair and hopelessness, seeking God's strength in our weakest moments. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Job 2:9?2. How does Job 2:9 challenge us to remain faithful during trials? 3. What does Job's wife's advice reveal about human responses to suffering? 4. How can Job 2:9 help us support others facing difficult circumstances? 5. Compare Job 2:9 with James 1:12 on enduring trials. What insights emerge? 6. How can we cultivate a mindset of trust in God during hardships? 7. Why does Job's wife suggest he curse God and die in Job 2:9? 8. What does Job 2:9 reveal about human responses to suffering? 9. How does Job 2:9 challenge the concept of unwavering faith? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Job 2? 11. Does Job’s wife telling him to “curse God and die” contradict the concept of marital unity and support found elsewhere in Scripture? (Job 2:9) 12. What is the meaning of "Curse God and Die"? 13. What advice do the ungodly offer? 14. What does the Bible teach about enduring pain? What Does Job 2:9 Mean Then Job’s wife said to him• The scene unfolds after Job has lost his children, possessions, and health (Job 1:13–19; 2:7–8). • Job’s wife, also grieving, becomes a mouthpiece for despair. Scripture often shows how close relationships can sway us, for good or ill—consider Adam listening to Eve in Genesis 3:6 or Abram heeding Sarai in Genesis 16:2. • Her words echo the Accuser’s aim in Job 2:5, underlining that spiritual battles may surface through familiar voices. Proverbs 18:21 reminds us, “Death and life are in the power of the tongue.” Do you still retain your integrity? • “Integrity” here speaks of Job’s blameless, wholehearted devotion noted in Job 1:1. • The sarcastic question insinuates that righteousness is pointless when life falls apart—yet Psalm 26:1 and Proverbs 10:9 affirm God honors integrity. • Satan’s charge in Job 1:9–11 was that Job’s integrity depended on blessing; the wife’s question mirrors that accusation, testing whether faith can outlast suffering. • James 5:11 later cites Job as proof that steadfast faith meets the “compassion and mercy of the Lord.” Curse God and die! • The counsel is two-fold: renounce God and end your misery—essentially “trade worship for relief.” Deuteronomy 30:19 presents the opposite choice: “Choose life.” • “Curse” repeats the devil’s proposed outcome (Job 1:11), revealing the spiritual source behind the suggestion. Blasphemy invites judgment (Leviticus 24:15–16). • Scripture commends blessing God in hardship: “I will bless the LORD at all times” (Psalm 34:1). Revelation 2:10 urges, “Be faithful unto death, and I will give you the crown of life.” • Job refuses this advice in the next verse, proving that faith can withstand even intimate pressure. summary Job 2:9 exposes a pivotal temptation: abandon integrity, blame God, and escape through death. The verse contrasts human despair with steadfast faith. Though spoken by a grieving spouse, the words echo Satan’s goal to sever trust in God. Job’s eventual refusal shows that integrity anchored in the Lord can outlast the darkest trials, validating the promise that “the one who endures to the end will be saved” (Matthew 24:13). (9) Then said his wife.--Thus it is that a man's foes are they of his own household (Micah 7:6; Matthew 10:36, &c.). The worst trial of all is when those nearest to us, instead of strengthening our hand in God and confirming our faith, conspire to destroy it.Verse 9. - Then said his wife unto him, Dost thou still retain thine integrity? Job's wife had said nothing when the other calamities had taken place - then she had "refrained her tongue, and kept silence," though probably with some difficulty. Now she can endure no longer. To see her husband so afflicted, and so patient under his afflictions, is more than she can bear. Her mind is weak and ill regulated, and she suffers herself to become Satan's ally and her husband's worst enemy. It is noticeable that she urges her husband to do exactly that which Satan had suggested that he would do (Job 1:11; Job 2:5), and had evidently wished him to do, thus fighting on his side, and increasing her husband's difficulties The only other mention of her (Job 19:17) implies that she was rather a hindrance than a help to Job. Curse God, and die; i.e. "renounce God, put all regard for him away from thee, even though he kill thee for so doing." Job's wife implies that death is preferable to such a life as Job now leads and must expect to lead henceforward.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Then [Job's] wifeאִשְׁתּ֔וֹ (’iš·tōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 802: Woman, wife, female said וַתֹּ֤אמֶר (wat·tō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say to him, לוֹ֙ (lōw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's Hebrew “Do you still עֹדְךָ֖ (‘ō·ḏə·ḵā) Adverb | second person masculine singular Strong's 5750: Iteration, continuance, again, repeatedly, still, more retain מַחֲזִ֣יק (ma·ḥă·zîq) Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 2388: To fasten upon, to seize, be strong, obstinate, to bind, restrain, conquer your integrity? בְּתֻמָּתֶ֑ךָ (bə·ṯum·mā·ṯe·ḵā) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 8538: Innocence Curse בָּרֵ֥ךְ (bā·rêḵ) Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine singular Strong's 1288: To kneel, to bless God, man, to curse God אֱלֹהִ֖ים (’ĕ·lō·hîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative and die!” וָמֻֽת׃ (wā·muṯ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular Strong's 4191: To die, to kill Links Job 2:9 NIVJob 2:9 NLT Job 2:9 ESV Job 2:9 NASB Job 2:9 KJV Job 2:9 BibleApps.com Job 2:9 Biblia Paralela Job 2:9 Chinese Bible Job 2:9 French Bible Job 2:9 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 2:9 Then his wife said to him Do (Jb) |
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