347. Iyyob

Lexicon

Iyyob: Job

Original Word: אִיּוֹב
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: Iyowb
Pronunciation: ee-yobe'
Phonetic Spelling: (ee-yobe')
Definition: Job
Meaning: Ijob

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Job

From 'ayab; hated (i.e. Persecuted); Ijob, the patriarch famous for his patience -- Job.

see HEBREW 'ayab

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
of uncertain derivation
Definition
a patriarch
NASB Translation
Job (56), Job's (2).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

אִיּוֺב proper name, masculine Job (meaning unknown; Thes √ איב; object of enmity, compare for passive sense יִלּוֺד; Ew compare Arabic he who turns (to God); but compare Di on Ezekiel 1:1; all dubious compare Lag^{BN 90}) Job 1:1,5 (3 t. in verse); Job 1:8,9,14 48t. Job; Ezekiel 14:14,20.

אֵיד, אֵד see אוּד.

אַיָּה see III. אוה, below אוֺי.

אַיֵּה see אַי. אִיִּים see III. אוה.

אֵיךְ, אֵיכָה, אֵיכָכָה see ib.

אַיִל, אַיָּל, אַיָּלָה, אַיָּלוֺן, אֵילוֺן, אֵילָם, אֵילִם, אֵילַת, אֵילוֺת etc. see אול.

Topical Lexicon

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

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G2492 (Ἰώβ, Iōb): This Greek entry corresponds to the Hebrew אִיּוֹב (Ijob) and is used in the New Testament, specifically in the Epistle of James. James 5:11 (BSB) references Job as an example of perseverance: "Behold, we consider blessed 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."

This lexical entry provides a comprehensive overview of the name and character of Job, highlighting his significance in biblical literature and theology.

Usage: The name אִיּוֹב (Ijob) 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: • Character Overview: Job is a prominent figure in the Hebrew Bible, known for his unwavering faith amidst profound suffering. The Book of Job, which bears his name, is a poetic and philosophical exploration of the nature of suffering and divine justice. Job is described as a wealthy and righteous man living in the land of Uz. Despite his piety, he becomes the subject of a divine test, losing his wealth, children, and health.
• Narrative Summary: The narrative begins with a heavenly council where Satan challenges Job's integrity, suggesting that his faithfulness is due to his prosperity. God permits Satan to test Job, leading to a series of calamities. Throughout his trials, Job maintains his faith, though he questions the reasons for his suffering. The book includes dialogues between Job and his friends, who argue that his suffering must be a result of sin. Job, however, insists on his innocence. The climax of the book is God's response to Job, emphasizing divine wisdom and the limitations of human understanding. Ultimately, Job's fortunes are restored, and he is blessed with greater prosperity than before.
• Theological Themes: The Book of Job addresses profound questions about human suffering, the justice of God, and the nature of faith. It challenges simplistic notions of retributive justice and invites readers to trust in God's wisdom and sovereignty, even when circumstances are incomprehensible.
• Cultural and Historical Context: The story of Job is set in a non-Israelite context, with references to ancient customs and geographical locations outside of Israel. This setting underscores the universal themes of the narrative, making it relevant to a broad audience.

Forms and Transliterations

אִ֭יּוֹב אִיּ֑וֹב אִיּ֔וֹב אִיּ֖וֹב אִיּ֗וֹב אִיּ֣וֹב אִיּ֥וֹב אִיּֽוֹב׃ אִיּוֹב֒ אִיּוֹב֙ איוב איוב׃ בְּ֭אִיּוֹב באיוב וְ֭אִיּוֹב וְאִיּ֑וֹב וְאִיּ֣וֹב וְאִיּוֹב֮ ואיוב כְּאִיּ֑וֹב כאיוב לְאִיּ֖וֹב לְאִיּ֣וֹב לאיוב ’î·yō·wḇ ’îyōwḇ bə’îyōwḇ bə·’î·yō·wḇ Beiyov iYov kə’îyōwḇ kə·’î·yō·wḇ keiYov lə’îyōwḇ lə·’î·yō·wḇ leiYov Veiyov wə’îyōwḇ wə·’î·yō·wḇ

Englishman's Concordance

Job 1:1
HEB: בְאֶֽרֶץ־ ע֖וּץ אִיּ֣וֹב שְׁמ֑וֹ וְהָיָ֣ה ׀
NAS: whose name was Job; and that man
KJV: whose name [was] Job; and that man
INT: the land of Uz was Job name become

Job 1:5
HEB: הַמִּשְׁתֶּ֜ה וַיִּשְׁלַ֧ח אִיּ֣וֹב וַֽיְקַדְּשֵׁ֗ם וְהִשְׁכִּ֣ים
NAS: had completed their cycle, Job would send
KJV: were gone about, that Job sent
INT: of feasting send Job and consecrate rising

Job 1:5
HEB: כִּ֚י אָמַ֣ר אִיּ֔וֹב אוּלַי֙ חָטְא֣וּ
NAS: of them all; for Job said,
KJV: [according] to the number of them all: for Job said,
INT: When said Job Perhaps have sinned

Job 1:5
HEB: כָּ֛כָה יַעֲשֶׂ֥ה אִיּ֖וֹב כָּל־ הַיָּמִֽים׃
NAS: Thus Job did
KJV: Thus did Job continually.
INT: Thus did Job all the days

Job 1:8
HEB: עַל־ עַבְדִּ֣י אִיּ֑וֹב כִּ֣י אֵ֤ין
NAS: My servant Job? For there is no one
KJV: my servant Job, that [there is] none like him in the earth,
INT: and my servant Job for is no

Job 1:9
HEB: הַֽחִנָּ֔ם יָרֵ֥א אִיּ֖וֹב אֱלֹהִֽים׃
NAS: answered the LORD, Does Job fear God
KJV: the LORD, and said, Doth Job fear God
INT: free fear Job God

Job 1:14
HEB: בָּ֥א אֶל־ אִיּ֖וֹב וַיֹּאמַ֑ר הַבָּקָר֙
NAS: came to Job and said,
KJV: a messenger unto Job, and said,
INT: came to Job and said the oxen

Job 1:20
HEB: וַיָּ֤קָם אִיּוֹב֙ וַיִּקְרַ֣ע אֶת־
NAS: Then Job arose and tore
KJV: Then Job arose, and rent
INT: arose Job and tore his robe

Job 1:22
HEB: לֹא־ חָטָ֣א אִיּ֑וֹב וְלֹא־ נָתַ֥ן
NAS: Through all this Job did not sin nor
KJV: In all this Job sinned
INT: nor sin Job nor charged

Job 2:3
HEB: אֶל־ עַבְדִּ֣י אִיּוֹב֒ כִּי֩ אֵ֨ין
NAS: My servant Job? For there is no one
KJV: my servant Job, that [there is] none like him in the earth,
INT: about my servant Job for is no

Job 2:7
HEB: וַיַּ֤ךְ אֶת־ אִיּוֹב֙ בִּשְׁחִ֣ין רָ֔ע
NAS: and smote Job with sore
KJV: and smote Job with sore
INT: of the LORD and smote Job boils sore

Job 2:10
HEB: לֹא־ חָטָ֥א אִיּ֖וֹב בִּשְׂפָתָֽיו׃ פ
NAS: this Job did not sin
KJV: evil? In all this did not Job sin
INT: did not sin Job his lips

Job 2:11
HEB: שְׁלֹ֣שֶׁת ׀ רֵעֵ֣י אִיּ֗וֹב אֵ֣ת כָּל־
NAS: Now when Job's three friends
KJV: Now when Job's three friends
INT: three friends Job's of all evil

Job 3:1
HEB: כֵ֗ן פָּתַ֤ח אִיּוֹב֙ אֶת־ פִּ֔יהוּ
NAS: Afterward Job opened his mouth
KJV: this opened Job his mouth,
INT: after that opened Job his mouth and cursed

Job 3:2
HEB: וַיַּ֥עַן אִיּ֗וֹב וַיֹּאמַֽר׃
NAS: And Job said,
KJV: And Job spake, and said,
INT: spake and Job and said

Job 6:1
HEB: וַיַּ֥עַן אִיּ֗וֹב וַיֹּאמַֽר׃
NAS: Then Job answered,
KJV: But Job answered and said,
INT: answered Job and said

Job 9:1
HEB: וַיַּ֥עַן אִיּ֗וֹב וַיֹּאמַֽר׃
NAS: Then Job answered,
KJV: Then Job answered and said,
INT: answered Job and said

Job 12:1
HEB: וַיַּ֥עַן אִיּ֗וֹב וַיֹּאמַֽר׃
NAS: Then Job responded,
KJV: And Job answered and said,
INT: answered Job and said

Job 16:1
HEB: וַיַּ֥עַן אִיּ֗וֹב וַיֹּאמַֽר׃
NAS: Then Job answered,
KJV: Then Job answered and said,
INT: answered Job and said

Job 19:1
HEB: וַיַּ֥עַן אִיּ֗וֹב וַיֹּאמַֽר׃
NAS: Then Job responded,
KJV: Then Job answered and said,
INT: answered Job and said

Job 21:1
HEB: וַיַּ֥עַן אִיּ֗וֹב וַיֹּאמַֽר׃
NAS: Then Job answered,
KJV: But Job answered and said,
INT: answered Job and said

Job 23:1
HEB: וַיַּ֥עַן אִיּ֗וֹב וַיֹּאמַֽר׃
NAS: Then Job replied,
KJV: Then Job answered and said,
INT: answered Job and said

Job 26:1
HEB: וַיַּ֥עַן אִיּ֗וֹב וַיֹּאמַֽר׃
NAS: Then Job responded,
KJV: But Job answered and said,
INT: answered Job and said

Job 27:1
HEB: וַיֹּ֣סֶף אִ֭יּוֹב שְׂאֵ֥ת מְשָׁל֗וֹ
NAS: Then Job continued his discourse
KJV: Moreover Job continued his parable,
INT: add Job accept his discourse

Job 29:1
HEB: וַיֹּ֣סֶף אִ֭יּוֹב שְׂאֵ֥ת מְשָׁל֗וֹ
NAS: And Job again took
KJV: Moreover Job continued his parable,
INT: again and Job took his discourse

58 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 347
58 Occurrences

bə·’î·yō·wḇ — 1 Occ.
’î·yō·wḇ — 50 Occ.
kə·’î·yō·wḇ — 1 Occ.
lə·’î·yō·wḇ — 2 Occ.
wə·’î·yō·wḇ — 4 Occ.