2492. Iob

Lexicon

Iob: Job

Original Word: Ἰώβ
Part of Speech: Proper Noun, Indeclinable
Transliteration: Iob
Pronunciation: ee-obe'
Phonetic Spelling: (ee-obe')
Definition: Job
Meaning: (Hebrew), Job, the hero of the book of that name in the Old Testament.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Job.

Of Hebrew origin ('Iyowb); Job (i.e. Ijob), a patriarch -- Job.

see HEBREW 'Iyowb

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 2492: Ἰώβ

Ἰώβ, ὁ, indeclinable (אִיּוב i. e. harassed, afflicted (but questioned; see Gesenius, Lex. (8th edition, by Mühlau and Volck) under the word)), Job, the man commended in the didactic poem which bears his name in the canon of the O. T. (cf. Ezekiel 14:14, 20) for his piety, and his constancy and fortitude in the endurance of trials: James 5:11.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew name אִיּוֹב (Iyyov).

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: H347 (אִיּוֹב, Iyyov) • The Hebrew equivalent of the Greek Ἰώβ, referring to the same biblical figure, Job.

Usage: The name Ἰώβ appears in the New Testament in reference to the Old Testament figure Job, specifically in the context of his exemplary patience and endurance.

Context: The name Ἰώβ (Iṓb) refers to the central character of the Book of Job in the Old Testament, a text that is part of the wisdom literature. Job is depicted as a wealthy and righteous man who undergoes severe trials and suffering, losing his wealth, children, and health. Despite his afflictions, Job remains steadfast in his faith, refusing to curse God. His story is a profound exploration of the themes of suffering, divine justice, and faith.

In the New Testament, Job is mentioned in James 5:11: "See how blessed we consider those who have persevered. You have heard of Job’s perseverance and have seen the outcome from the Lord. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy." (BSB). This reference highlights Job's patience and the ultimate restoration and blessing he received from God, serving as an encouragement to believers to remain faithful through trials.

The Book of Job is notable for its poetic dialogues and the exploration of theodicy—the question of why a just God permits the suffering of the righteous. Job's friends, Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar, argue that his suffering must be due to sin, while Job maintains his innocence. The narrative culminates in a divine discourse where God speaks to Job, emphasizing the limitations of human understanding.

Forms and Transliterations

Ιωβ Ἰὼβ ιωβήλ Iob Iōb Iṑb

Englishman's Concordance

James 5:11 N
GRK: τὴν ὑπομονὴν Ἰὼβ ἠκούσατε καὶ
NAS: of the endurance of Job and have seen
KJV: of the patience of Job, and
INT: The endurance of Job you have heard of and

Strong's Greek 2492
1 Occurrence

Ἰὼβ — 1 Occ.