Who was the satan, the adversary of this book? It is argued by those who believe in a personal devil that, because of Satan’s mysterious comings and goings, his wicked designs and his superhuman power, he must, in fact, be this personal [supernatural, fallen angel] devil.
We know the story. Satan stands before God and insists that Job’s exceptional righteousness does not spring from worthy motives. Job fears God for what he can get out of it. He is a very rich man: if his riches are removed he will curse God. Apparently God gives Satan a free hand, and a series of calamities rob Job of all his possessions, including his ten children. Job still fears God. Satan is persistent, and argues that if Job is made to suffer bodily afflictions he will curse God. Again, apparently, God permits Satan to operate, and Job’s body is grievously tormented.
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Author: Peter Watkins
Keywords: Job's satan, Satan, Adversary
Bible reference(s): Job 1:6, Job 1:7, Job 1:8, Job 1:9, Job 1:12, Job 2:1, Job 2:2, Job 2:3, Job 2:4, Job 2:6, Job 2:7, Job 19:21, Job 42:11
Source: Some Difficult Passages, Book 2 (CIL).
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