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Job 2:1 cpdv — But it happened that, on a certain day, when the sons of God had arrived and they stood before the Lord, Satan likewi…

Catholic Public Domain Version

" But it happened that, on a certain day, when the sons of God had arrived and they stood before the Lord, Satan likewise arrived among them, and he stood in his sight. "

— Job 2:1, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Job 2 — Context

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But it happened that, on a certain day, when the sons of God had arrived and they stood before the Lord, Satan likewise arrived among them, and he stood in his sight.

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So the Lord said to Satan, “Where do you come from?” Answering, he said, “I have circled the land, and walked around in it.”

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And the Lord said to Satan, “Have you not considered my servant, Job, that there is no one like him in the land, a simple and honest man, fearing God and withdrawing from evil, and still retaining his innocence? Yet you have stirred me against him, so that I would afflict him to no purpose.”

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Answering him, Satan said, “Skin for skin; and everything that a man has, he will give for his life.

Job 2:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 2:1 say?
Job 2:1 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “ But it happened that, on a certain day, when the sons of God had arrived and they stood before the Lord, Satan likewise arrived among them, and he stood in his sight. ”
Where is Job 2:1 in the Bible?
Job 2:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 2, verse 1.
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 2:1.
What translation should I read Job 2:1 in?
Job 2:1 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 2:1?
Job 2:1 reads (CPDV): “ But it happened that, on a certain day, when the sons of God had arrived and they stood before the Lord, Satan likewise arrived among them, and he stood in his sight. ” 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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