3102. Yob

Lexicon

Yob: Job

Original Word: יוֹב
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: Yowb
Pronunciation: yohb
Phonetic Spelling: (yobe)
Definition: Job
Meaning: Job

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Job

Perhaps a form of Yowbab, but more probably by erroneous transcription for Yashuwb; Job, an Israelite -- Job.

see HEBREW Yowbab

see HEBREW Yashuwb

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
of uncertain derivation
Definition
a son of Issachar
NASB Translation
Iob (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

יוֺב proper name, masculine son of Issachar Genesis 46:13, but read rather יָשׁוּב as ⅏ Numbers 26:24; 1 Chronicles 7:1(Qr) ᵑ6 Ol and others; ᵐ5 Ιασουφ, ᵐ5^L Ιασουβ.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root אָיַב (ayav), meaning "to be hostile" or "to be an enemy."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Greek Number 2492: Ἰώβ (Iōb) • The Greek transliteration of the Hebrew name Job, used in the Septuagint and the New Testament (e.g., James 5:11).

The Book of Job remains a timeless exploration of faith, suffering, and divine sovereignty, offering insights into the human experience and the character of God.

Usage: The name Job is used as a proper noun in the Hebrew Bible, specifically referring to the central figure in the Book of Job. Job is depicted as a man of great faith and patience who endures severe trials and suffering.

Context: Job is a prominent figure in the Hebrew Bible, known for his unwavering faith amidst profound suffering. The Book of Job, part of the Ketuvim (Writings) in the Hebrew Bible, presents Job as a wealthy and righteous man living in the land of Uz. The narrative begins with a heavenly council where Satan challenges Job's integrity, suggesting that his piety is due to his prosperity. God permits Satan to test Job, resulting in the loss of his wealth, children, and health.

Despite his immense suffering, Job remains steadfast in his faith, refusing to curse God. The book is structured as a series of poetic dialogues between Job and his three friends—Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar—who argue that his suffering must be a punishment for sin. Job, however, maintains his innocence and seeks an explanation for his plight.

The climax of the book occurs when God speaks to Job out of a whirlwind, questioning him about the mysteries of creation and the limits of human understanding. Job humbly acknowledges his limitations and repents. In the epilogue, God restores Job's fortunes, granting him double what he had before, and blesses him with a long life.

The story of Job addresses profound themes such as the nature of suffering, divine justice, and the human condition. It challenges simplistic notions of retributive justice and emphasizes the complexity of God's governance of the world.

Forms and Transliterations

וְי֥וֹב ויוב veYov wə·yō·wḇ wəyōwḇ

Englishman's Concordance

Genesis 46:13
HEB: תּוֹלָ֥ע וּפֻוָּ֖ה וְי֥וֹב וְשִׁמְרֽוֹן׃
NAS: Tola and Puvvah and Iob and Shimron.
KJV: and Phuvah, and Job, and Shimron.
INT: Tola and Puvvah and Iob and Shimron

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 3102
1 Occurrence

wə·yō·wḇ — 1 Occ.