sons of Godבְּנֵי הָאֱלֹהִים
bene ha-elohim · Hebrew Noun phrase
A title used in the Old Testament to refer to celestial beings or members of the heavenly council who serve God in His court.
Satanשָׂטָן
satan · Hebrew Noun
Derived from a root meaning 'to oppose' or 'to be an adversary,' this term refers to the supernatural antagonist of humanity and God's purposes who acts as an accuser.
the LORDיְהוָה
YHWH · Hebrew Proper Noun
The personal, covenantal name of God in the Old Testament, representing His faithfulness and self-existence.
servantעֶבֶד
ebed · Hebrew Noun
A term denoting one who serves or is a bondservant to a master, used here to describe Job's relationship of submission and dedication to God.
blamelessתָּם
tam · Hebrew Adjective
Meaning 'complete,' 'sound,' or 'wholesome,' it denotes a person of moral and spiritual integrity whose life is undivided in devotion to God.
uprightיָשָׁר
yashar · Hebrew Adjective
Refers to a standard of moral straightness or righteousness, often used to describe someone whose conduct aligns with God's requirements.
fearsיָרֵא
yare · Hebrew Verb
Refers to a reverential awe and submission to God that manifests in a life of obedience and moral conduct.
integrityתֻמָּה
tummah · Hebrew Noun
Refers to the state of being morally sound, whole, and consistent in character and conviction. It suggests a life of 'wholeness' in allegiance to God.
without reasonחִנָּם
chinnam · Hebrew Adverb
In the context of the Old Testament, this represents a hostile act or inciting event intended to provoke God or cause harm to another without a just or righteous cause.
Skin for skinעוֹר בְּעַד עוֹר
or be'ad or · Hebrew Idiom
An idiom suggesting a harsh, transactional worldview where one yields their external 'skin' (possessions or comforts) to preserve their 'life' (existence).
curseבָּרַךְ
barak · Hebrew Verb
In biblical usage, it signifies the breaking of a covenantal relationship or the rejection of God's authority; it is the ultimate expression of defiance against God.
LORDיְהוָה
YHWH · Hebrew Proper Noun
The personal name of the one true God, Israel’s covenant-keeping Savior, who reveals Himself to His people. It signifies His eternal, self-existent, and immutable nature.
Satanשָׂטָן
Satan · Hebrew Noun
The proper name for the adversary of God and man, representing the chief of the fallen angels who actively seeks to tempt, accuse, and destroy humanity.
integrityתֻּמָּה
tummah · Hebrew Noun
A state of physical, moral, or spiritual perfection, completeness, or sincerity. It refers to a life characterized by loyalty and uprightness before God, even in the face of suffering.
Curseבָּרַךְ
barak · Hebrew Verb
To speak contemptuously against God. In the context of Job, it represents the ultimate rebellion of rejecting God’s sovereignty and turning away from Him in bitterness.
foolishנְבָלָה
nebalah · Hebrew Adjective/Noun
In the Old Testament, the "fool" is not someone lacking intelligence, but one who lacks moral and spiritual wisdom, effectively living as if God does not exist or does not matter.
sinחָטָא
chata' · Hebrew Verb
To miss the mark of God's holy standard; it is an act of rebellion against God's law, character, or will, whether by thought, word, or deed.