Bible Verses About "What Is the Book of Job About"
The Book of Job explores the mystery of innocent suffering through the story of a righteous man who lost everything, dialogued with friends, and ultimately encountered God Himself.
The Book of Job explores the mystery of innocent suffering through the story of a righteous man who lost everything, dialogued with friends, and ultimately encountered God Himself.
"And said, Naked came I out of my mother's womb, and naked shall I return thither: the LORD gave, and the LORD hath taken away; blessed be the name of the LORD. In all this Job sinned not, nor charged God foolishly." — Job 1:21-22 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "What Is the Book of Job About?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"And said, Naked came I out of my mother's womb, and naked shall I return thither: the LORD gave, and the LORD hath taken away; blessed be the name of the LORD. In all this Job sinned not, nor charged God foolishly."
"For I know that my redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth: And though after my skin worms destroy this body, yet in my flesh shall I see God: Whom I shall see for myself, and mine eyes shall behold, and not another; though my reins be consumed within me."
"I have heard of thee by the hearing of the ear: but now mine eye seeth thee. Wherefore I abhor myself, and repent in dust and ashes."
Related Questions & Their Verses
Who Was Job in the Bible?
Job 1:21 · Job 42:5 · James 5:11
Why Does God Allow Suffering?
Romans 8:28 · 2 Corinthians 4:17 · 1 Peter 5:10
What Is Faith?
Hebrews 11:1 · Hebrews 11:6 · Romans 10:17
Who Wrote the Bible?
2 Timothy 3:16 · 2 Peter 1:21 · Hebrews 1:1-2
Is the Bible True and Reliable?
John 17:17 · Psalm 119:160 · Isaiah 40:8
How Many Books Are in the Bible?
2 Timothy 3:16-17 · Psalm 119:105 · Revelation 22:18-19
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