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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.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
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.
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 There was a man in the
Cross References
Genesis 17:1
Abram was ninety-nine years old. Jehovah appeared to him and said: I am God Almighty. Walk before me and be blameless.
Genesis 6:9
This is the ACCOUNT OF NOAH. Noah was a righteous man, blameless among the people of his time. He walked with God.
Ezekiel 14:14
Even if these three men, Noah, Daniel, and Job, were in that country, they would, by their righteousness, rescue only themselves,' declares the Lord Jehovah.
James 5:11
As you know, those who have endured are called blessed. You have heard of the patience (perseverance) (endurance) of Job, and have seen the outcome Jehovah provided, how he was very tender with his affection and mercy. (Psalm 103:8)
Ezekiel 14:20
As I am alive, declares the Lord Jehovah, not even Noah, Daniel, and Job could, by their righteousness, rescue their sons or daughters. They could rescue only themselves.'
Genesis 22:12
Do not hurt the boy or harm him in any way! The angel said. Now I know that you truly obey God, because you were willing to offer him your only son.
Job 1:8
Did you notice my servant Job? Jehovah asked. There is no one on earth as faithful and good as he is. He respects me and is careful not to do anything evil.
Job 2:3
Jehovah asked Satan: Have you thought about my servant Job? No one in the world is like him! He is a man of integrity! He is decent and he respects God. He stays away from evil. And he still holds on to his principles. You are trying to provoke me into ruining him for no reason.
Proverbs 8:13
Respect for Jehovah means to hate evil. I hate: pride, and arrogance, the evil way, and the perverse mouth.
Proverbs 16:6
Sin is atoned by loving kindness and truth. Respect for Jehovah keeps one away from evil.
Jeremiah 25:20
and all the foreign people living among them; all the kings of the land of Uz; all the kings of Philistia, those from the cities of Ashkelon, Gaza, and Ekron, and the people left in Ashdod;
Luke 1:6
They were both righteous before God. They blamelessly obeyed all the commandments and ordinances of God (Greek: kurios: God).
2 Kings 20:3
Jehovah, Please remember how I have walked before you in faithfulness and truth. And consider my whole heart devoted to you. I have done what is good in your eyes. Hezekiah wept bitterly.
Job 23:11-12
My foot has held fast to his path. I have kept his way and not turned aside.
Job 28:28
To man he said: 'Respect for Jehovah is wisdom! To stay away from evil is understanding.'
Lamentations 4:21
Have joy and be glad, O daughter of Edom, living in the land of Uz. The cup will be given to you in your turn, and you will be overcome with wine and your shame will be seen.
1 Peter 3:11
Let him turn away from evil, and do good. Let him seek peace, and pursue it.
Genesis 10:23
The sons of Aram: Uz, Hul, Gether, and Meshech.
Genesis 22:20-21
Abraham's brother Nahor had married Milcah, and Abraham was later told that they had eight sons.
Genesis 36:28
These were the sons of Dishan: Uz and Aran.
Exodus 18:21
You should choose capable men from all the people. Find men who respect God. These must be men you can trust who hate corruption. Put them in charge of groups of thousands, hundreds, fifties and tens.
1 Chronicles 1:17
The sons of Shem: Elam, Asshur, Arphaxad, Lud and Aram. The sons of Aram: Uz, Hul, Gether and Meshech.
1 Chronicles 1:42
The sons of Ezer: Bilhan, Zaavan and Akan. The sons of Dishan: Uz and Aran.
2 Chronicles 31:20-21
This is what Hezekiah did throughout Judah. He did what was good and right and true to Jehovah his God.
Job 31:1-40
I made a covenant with my eyes not to look lustfully at a young woman.