Job 2:3

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

Then the LORD said to Satan, 'Have you considered my servant Job? There is no one like him on earth—blameless and upright, a man who fears God and shuns evil. And he still holds fast to his integrity, even though you incited me against him to destroy him without cause.'

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Other Translations

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    And the LORD said unto Satan, Hast thou considered my servant , 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.

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

    And the LORD said to Satan, Have you considered my servant Job, that there is none like him on the earth, a perfect and upright man, one who fears God, and shuns evil? And still he holds fast his integrity, although you moved me against him, to destroy him without cause.

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    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.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    And Jehovah said unto Satan, Hast thou considered my servant Job? for there is none like him in the earth, a perfect and an upright man, one that feareth God, and turneth away from evil: and he still holdeth fast his integrity, although thou movedst me against him, to destroy him without cause.

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    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.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    Then sayde the LORDE vnto Sathan: Hast thou not considered my seruaunt Iob, how that he is an innocent & vertuous man soch one as feareth God, and eschueth euell, and that there is none like him in the londe? But thou mouedest me agaynst him, to punysh him: yet is it in vayne, for he contynueth still in his godlynesse.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    And the Lord sayd vnto Satan, Hast thou not considered my seruant Iob, how none is like him in the earth? an vpright and iust man, one that feareth God, and escheweth euill? for yet he continueth in his vprightnesse, although thou mouedst me against him, to destroy him without cause.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    And the Lorde sayde vnto Satan: Hast thou not considered my seruaunt Iob? howe there is none like vnto hym in the earth, a perfect and a iust man? one that feareth God, and eschueth euil, & continueth still in his vprightnesse, although thou mouedst me against hym, to destroy him without cause.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    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.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    Yahweh said to Satan, "Have you considered my servant Job? For there is none like him in the earth, a blameless and an upright man, one who fears God, and turns away from evil. He still maintains his integrity, although you incited me against him, to ruin him without cause."

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    And Jehovah saith unto the Adversary, `Hast thou set thy heart unto My servant Job because there is none like him in the land, a man perfect and upright, fearing God and turning aside from evil? and still he is keeping hold on his integrity, and thou dost move Me against him to swallow him up for nought!'

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    And Jehovah said unto Satan, Hast thou considered my servant Job? for there is none like him in the earth, a perfect and an upright man, one that feareth God, and turneth away from evil: and he still holdeth fast his integrity, although thou movedst me against him, to destroy him without cause.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    And Jehovah said unto Satan, Hast thou considered my servant Job? for there is none like him in the earth, a perfect and an upright man, one that feareth God, and turneth away from evil: and he still holdeth fast his integrity, although thou movedst me against him, to destroy him without cause.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    And the Lord said to the Satan, Have you taken note of my servant Job, for there is no one like him on the earth, a man without sin and upright, fearing God and keeping himself far from evil? and he still keeps his righteousness, though you have been moving me to send destruction on him without cause.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    Yahweh said to Satan, "Have you considered my servant Job? For there is none like him in the earth, a blameless and an upright man, one who fears God, and turns away from evil. He still maintains his integrity, although you incited me against him, to ruin him without cause."

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    Then the LORD said to Satan,“Have you considered my servant Job? For there is no one like him on the earth, a pure and upright man, one who fears God and turns away from evil. And he still holds firmly to his integrity, so that you stirred me up to destroy him without reason.”

Referenced Verses

  • Job 1:8 : 8 The LORD said to Satan, 'Have you considered my servant Job? There is no one like him on earth—a man who is blameless and upright, who fears God and turns away from evil.'
  • Job 9:17 : 17 For He crushes me with a tempest and multiplies my wounds without cause.
  • Job 1:1 : 1 There was a man in the land of Uz whose name was Job. This man was blameless and upright; he feared God and turned away from evil.
  • Job 27:5-6 : 5 Far be it from me to justify you. Until my dying breath, I will not set aside my integrity. 6 I will hold on to my righteousness and not let it go; my conscience will not reproach me as long as I live.
  • Ps 26:1 : 1 Judge me, Lord, for I have walked in my integrity, and I have trusted in the Lord without wavering.
  • Ps 37:37 : 37 Observe the blameless and consider the upright, for there is a future for the person of peace.
  • Ps 41:12 : 12 By this I know that you delight in me: my enemy does not triumph over me.
  • Prov 11:8 : 8 The righteous are rescued from trouble, and the wicked take their place.
  • Prov 13:6 : 6 Righteousness guards the way of integrity, but wickedness overthrows the sinner.
  • Prov 14:2 : 2 Whoever walks in uprightness fears the LORD, but the one whose ways are devious despises Him.
  • Prov 15:8 : 8 The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable to the LORD, but the prayer of the upright is His delight.
  • Prov 16:17 : 17 The highway of the upright avoids evil; those who guard their ways preserve their lives.
  • John 9:3 : 3 Jesus answered, 'Neither this man nor his parents sinned, but this happened so that the works of God might be revealed in him.'
  • Phil 3:12 : 12 Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already arrived at my goal, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me.
  • Jas 1:12 : 12 Blessed is the one who endures trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love Him.
  • 1 Pet 1:7 : 7 so that the tested genuineness of your faith—more valuable than gold that perishes though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
  • 1 Pet 5:10 : 10 But the God of all grace, who called you to His eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered for a little while, will Himself restore, establish, strengthen, and uphold you.
  • Job 9:20 : 20 Even if I were righteous, my own mouth would condemn me; if I were blameless, it would prove me perverse.
  • Job 13:15 : 15 Though He slay me, yet I will hope in Him. Nevertheless, I will defend my ways before Him.
  • Job 1:11 : 11 'But stretch out your hand and strike all that he has, and he will surely curse you to your face.'
  • Job 1:21-22 : 21 He said, 'Naked I came from my mother's womb, and naked I will depart. The LORD gave, and the LORD has taken away; may the name of the LORD be blessed.' 22 In all of this, Job did not sin or charge God with wrongdoing.
  • Gen 6:9 : 9 These are the generations of Noah. Noah was a righteous man, blameless among his peers. Noah walked faithfully with God.
  • 2 Sam 20:20 : 20 Joab replied, "Far be it from me to devour or destroy the city!

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

  • Job 1:5-12
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    5When the days of feasting were over, Job would send for them and consecrate them. Rising early in the morning, he would offer burnt offerings for each of them, thinking, 'Perhaps my children have sinned and cursed God in their hearts.' Job did this regularly.

    6One day, the sons of God came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan also came with them.

    7The LORD said to Satan, 'Where have you come from?' Satan answered the LORD, 'From roaming the earth and walking back and forth on it.'

    8The LORD said to Satan, 'Have you considered my servant Job? There is no one like him on earth—a man who is blameless and upright, who fears God and turns away from evil.'

    9Satan replied to the LORD, 'Does Job fear God for nothing?'

    10'Haven't you placed a hedge around him and his household and everything he owns? You have blessed the work of his hands so that his possessions have increased in the land.'

    11'But stretch out your hand and strike all that he has, and he will surely curse you to your face.'

    12The LORD said to Satan, 'Very well, everything he has is in your power, but do not lay a hand on the man himself.' Then Satan went out from the presence of the LORD.

  • Job 2:1-2
    2 verses
    83%

    1One day, the sons of God came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan also came among them to present himself before the LORD.

    2The LORD said to Satan, 'Where have you come from?' Satan answered the LORD, 'From roaming through the earth and walking back and forth on it.'

  • Job 2:4-10
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    81%

    4Satan answered the LORD, 'Skin for skin! A man will give everything he has for his own life.'

    5But stretch out your hand and strike his bone and flesh, and he will surely curse you to your face!

    6The LORD said to Satan, 'Very well, he is in your hands; only spare his life.'

    7So Satan went out from the presence of the LORD and afflicted Job with painful sores from the soles of his feet to the crown of his head.

    8Then Job took a piece of broken pottery to scrape himself as he sat among the ashes.

    9His wife said to him, 'Are you still maintaining your integrity? Curse God and die!'

    10But he replied, 'You are talking like a foolish woman. Shall we accept good from God, and not trouble?' In all this, Job did not sin in what he said.

  • 1There was a man in the land of Uz whose name was Job. This man was blameless and upright; he feared God and turned away from evil.

  • Job 42:7-8
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    7After the LORD had spoken these words to Job, He said to Eliphaz the Temanite, 'My anger burns against you and your two friends, because you have not spoken the truth about Me as My servant Job has.'

    8So now, take seven bulls and seven rams, go to My servant Job, and offer a burnt offering for yourselves. My servant Job will pray for you, and I will accept his prayer and not deal with you according to your folly, because you have not spoken the truth about Me as My servant Job has.

  • 1Then Job answered the LORD and said:

  • 22In all of this, Job did not sin or charge God with wrongdoing.

  • Zech 3:1-2
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    1Then he showed me Joshua the high priest standing before the angel of the LORD, and Satan standing at his right side to accuse him.

    2And the LORD said to Satan, 'The LORD rebuke you, Satan! The LORD, who has chosen Jerusalem, rebuke you! Is this man not like a burning stick snatched from the fire?'

  • 3Then Job answered the LORD and said:

  • 13Your eyes are too pure to look on evil, and You cannot tolerate wrongdoing. So why do You tolerate the treacherous? Why are You silent while the wicked swallow up those more righteous than themselves?

  • 1The LORD answered Job and said:

  • 14Listen to this, Job; stand still and consider the wonders of God.

  • 5For Job has said, 'I am righteous, but God has taken away my justice.'

  • 1Then Job answered and said:

  • 1Then Job answered and said,

  • 1Then Job responded and said:

  • 1Then the Lord answered Job from the whirlwind and said:

  • 36I wish that Job might be tested to the end for answering like wicked men.

  • 1Then Job answered and said:

  • 1And Job continued speaking his discourse, saying:

  • 1Then Job answered and said:

  • 13That you turn your spirit against God and let words escape from your mouth?

  • 10His sneezes flash forth light, and his eyes are like the rays of dawn.

  • 20At this, Job got up, tore his robe, shaved his head, and fell to the ground in worship.

  • 36to subvert a person in their cause—the Lord does not approve.

  • 3Do you fix your gaze on such a one and bring me into judgment with you?

  • 1Job continued speaking further, saying:

  • 3You have tested my heart; you have visited me at night. You have refined me and found no evil. I have resolved that my mouth will not transgress.

  • 1Then Job answered and said:

  • 1Then Job answered and said: