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In the land of Uz, there was a man called Job: an innocent and virtuous man, such a one as feared God, and eschewed evil.
New American Standard Bible
There was a man in the
King James 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.
Holman Bible
There was a man in the country of Uz
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.
A Conservative Version
There was a man in the land of Uz whose name was Job, and that man was perfect and upright, and one 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.
Amplified
Bible in Basic English
There was a man in the land of Uz whose name was Job. He was without sin and upright, fearing God and keeping himself far from evil.
Darby Translation
There was a man in the land of Uz whose name was Job; and this man was perfect and upright, and one that feared God and abstained from evil.
Julia Smith 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.
King James 2000
There was a man in the land of Uz, whose name was Job; and that man was blameless and upright, and one that feared God, and turned away from evil.
Lexham Expanded Bible
[There] was a man in the land of Uz whose name [was] Job. That man was blameless and upright and God-fearing and turning away from evil.
Modern King James verseion
There was a man in the land of Uz, whose name was Job. And that man was perfect and upright, and one who feared God and turned aside from 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. That man was blameless and upright, and one who feared God, and turned away from evil.
The Emphasized Bible
A man, there was - in the land of Uz, Job, his name, - and that man was blameless and upright, and one who revered God, and avoided evil.
Webster
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.
Youngs 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.
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Context Readings
Job's Character And Greatness
1 In the land of Uz, there was a man called Job: an innocent and virtuous man, such a one as feared God, and eschewed evil. 2 This man had seven sons, and three daughters.
Cross References
Genesis 17:1
When Abram was ninety years old and nine, the LORD appeared to him saying, "I am the almighty God: walk before me and be uncorrupt.
Genesis 6:9
These are the generations of Noah. Noah was a righteous man and uncorrupt in his time, and walked with God.
Ezekiel 14:14
And though Noah, Daniel and Job these three men were among them, yet shall they in their righteousness deliver but their own souls, sayeth the LORD God.
James 5:11
Behold, we count them happy which endure. Ye have heard of the patience of Job, and have known what end the Lord made. For the Lord is very pitiful, and merciful.
Ezekiel 14:20
and if Noah, Daniel and Job were therein: as truly as I live, sayeth the LORD God, they shall deliver neither sons nor daughters, but save their own souls in their righteousness.
Genesis 22:12
And he said, "Lay not thy hands upon the child, neither do anything at all unto him, for now I know that thou fearest God, in that thou hast not kept thine only son from me."
Job 1:8
Then said the LORD unto Satan, "Hast thou not considered my servant Job, and how that he is an innocent and virtuous man: such one as feareth God, and escheweth evil, and that there is none like him in the land?"
Job 2:3
Then said the LORD unto Satan, "Hast thou not considered my servant Job, how that he is an innocent and virtuous man such one as feareth God, and escheweth evil, and that there is none like him in the land? But thou movedst me against him, to punish him: yet is it in vain, for he continueth still in his godliness."
Proverbs 8:13
With me is the fear of the LORD, and the eschewing of evil. As for pride, disdain, and evil way, and a mouth that speaketh wicked things, I utterly abhor them.
Proverbs 16:6
With loving mercy and faithfulness, sins be forgiven; and whoso searcheth the LORD eschewth evil.
Jeremiah 25:20
and all kings of the land of Uz, all the kings of the Philistine's land - Ashkelon, Gaza, Ekron and the remnant of Ashdod -
Luke 1:6
Both were perfect before God, and walked in all the laws and ordinances of the Lord, that no man could find fault with them.
2 Kings 20:3
"Oh LORD, remember yet how I have walked before thee truly and with a perfect heart, and have done that which is good in thy sight," and wept a great pace.
Job 23:11-12
My foot doth keep his path; his highway have I holden, and will not go out of it.
Job 28:28
And unto man he said, 'Behold, to fear the LORD is wisdom: and to forsake evil, is understanding.'"
Lamentations 4:21
{Shin} And thou, O daughter Edom, that dwellest in the land of Uz, be glad and rejoice: for the cup shall come unto thee also, which when thou suppest of thou shalt be drunk.
1 Peter 3:11
Let him eschew evil and do good: let him seek peace, and ensue it.
Genesis 10:23
And the children of Aram were: Uz, Hul, Gether and Mash.
Genesis 22:20-21
And it chanced, after these things, that one told Abraham, saying, "Behold, Milcah she hath also born children unto thy brother Nahor:
Genesis 36:28
The children of Dishan were: Uz and Aran.
Exodus 18:21
Moreover, seek out, among all the people, men of activity which fear God; and men that are true and hate covetousness: and make them heads over the people, captains over thousands, over hundreds, over fifty, and over ten.
1 Chronicles 1:17
The sons of Shem: Elam, Asshur, Arpachshad, Lud, Aram, Uz, Hul, Gether and Meshech.
1 Chronicles 1:42
The sons of Ezer: Bilhan, Zaavan and Jaakan. The sons of Dishan: Uz, and Aran.
2 Chronicles 31:20-21
And of this manner did Hezekiah, throughout all Judah; and did that was good, right and truth, before the LORD his God.
Job 31:1-40
I made a covenant with mine eyes, that I would not look upon a damsel.