Job 1:11 nasb — "But put forth Your hand now and touch all that he has; he will surely curse You to Your face."

NASB

""But put forth Your hand now and touch all that he has; he will surely curse You to Your face.""

— Job 1:11, NASB

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Job 1 — Context

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The LORD said to Satan, "Have you considered My servant Job? For there is no one like him on the earth, a blameless and upright man, fearing God and turning away from evil."

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Then Satan answered the LORD, "Does Job fear God for nothing?

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"Have You not made a hedge about him and his house and all that he has, on every side? You have blessed the work of his hands, and his possessions have increased in the land.

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"But put forth Your hand now and touch all that he has; he will surely curse You to Your face."

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Then the LORD said to Satan, "Behold, all that he has is in your power, only do not put forth your hand on him." So Satan departed from the presence of the LORD.

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Now on the day when his sons and his daughters were eating and drinking wine in their oldest brother's house,

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a messenger came to Job and said, "The oxen were plowing and the donkeys feeding beside them,

Job 1:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 1:11 say?
Job 1:11 in the NASB reads: “"But put forth Your hand now and touch all that he has; he will surely curse You to Your face."”
Where is Job 1:11 in the Bible?
Job 1:11 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 1, verse 11.
Who wrote Job?
Job is traditionally attributed to Anonymous; among the oldest books of the Bible. It was written Unknown; possibly c. 2000–1800 BC, with composition c. 1400–500 BC.
What is the book of Job about?
Job is the ancient story of a righteous man stripped of everything he has, and the four friends who try and fail to explain his suffering. When God finally speaks, he does not answer the "why" — he reveals himself, and Job worships from a place deeper than his pain.
What are the major themes of Job?
Job explores themes including Suffering, Sovereignty, Faith Under Trial, Wisdom, God's Majesty. These themes shape the meaning and context of Job 1:11.
What translation should I read Job 1:11 in?
Job 1:11 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Job 1:11?
Job 1:11 reads (NASB): “"But put forth Your hand now and touch all that he has; he will surely curse You to Your face."” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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