For I know that my redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth:
Job 19:25 KJV
About the Book of Job
Job is a wealthy, upright man who loses his children, property and health in one day. After a short prose opening that shows a scene in heaven, most of the book is poetry: three friends argue that his suffering must come from sin, and Job protests his innocence and demands an answer from God. A younger man, Elihu, adds his own view. Finally God speaks from a whirlwind, not explaining the cause but displaying his wisdom in creation. Job repents of presuming to understand and is restored.
- Testament: Old Testament
- Genre: Wisdom / Poetry
- Chapters: 42
- Verses: 1,070
Who Wrote Job, and When?
Author: Anonymous.
When it was written: Unknown; the setting seems patriarchal, but the book was likely composed between the 7th and 4th centuries BC.
Main Themes in Job
- Innocent suffering
- The limits of human explanation
- Trusting God without answers
A Key Verse: Job 19:25
For I know that my redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth:
In the depths of misery Job states his confidence that someone will stand for him in the end.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many chapters and verses are in Job?
Job has 42 chapters and 1,070 verses in the King James Version.
Who wrote Job?
Author: Anonymous. When it was written: Unknown; the setting seems patriarchal, but the book was likely composed between the 7th and 4th centuries BC.
What is Job about?
Job is a wealthy, upright man who loses his children, property and health in one day. After a short prose opening that shows a scene in heaven, most of the book is poetry: three friends argue that his suffering must come from sin, and Job protests his innocence and demands an answer from God. A younger man, Elihu, adds his own view. Finally God speaks from a whirlwind, not explaining the cause but displaying his wisdom in creation. Job repents of presuming to understand and is restored.
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