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Job 2:4 web — Satan answered Yahweh, and said, "Skin for skin. Yes, all that a man has he will give for his life.

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"Satan answered Yahweh, and said, "Skin for skin. Yes, all that a man has he will give for his life."

— Job 2:4, World English Bible

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Job 2 — Context

1

Again it happened on the day when the God's sons came to present themselves before Yahweh, that Satan came also among them to present himself before Yahweh.

2

Yahweh said to Satan, "Where have you come from?" Satan answered Yahweh, and said, "From going back and forth in the earth, and from walking up and down in it."

3

Yahweh said to Satan, "Have you considered my servant Job? For there is none like him in the earth, a blameless and an upright man, one who fears God, and turns away from evil. He still maintains his integrity, although you incited me against him, to ruin him without cause."

4

Satan answered Yahweh, and said, "Skin for skin. Yes, all that a man has he will give for his life.

5

But put forth your hand now, and touch his bone and his flesh, and he will renounce you to your face."

6

Yahweh said to Satan, "Behold, he is in your hand. Only spare his life."

7

So Satan went forth from the presence of Yahweh, and struck Job with painful sores from the sole of his foot to his head.

Job 2:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 2:4 say?
Job 2:4 in the World English Bible reads: “Satan answered Yahweh, and said, "Skin for skin. Yes, all that a man has he will give for his life.”
Where is Job 2:4 in the Bible?
Job 2:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 2, verse 4.
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 2:4.
What translation should I read Job 2:4 in?
Job 2:4 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 2:4?
Job 2:4 reads (WEB): “Satan answered Yahweh, and said, "Skin for skin. Yes, all that a man has he will give for his life.” 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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