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Job 2:5 net — But extend your hand and strike his bone and his flesh, and he will no doubt curse you to your face!”

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"But extend your hand and strike his bone and his flesh, and he will no doubt curse you to your face!”"

— Job 2:5, NET Bible

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Job 2 — Context

2

And the LORD said to Satan,“Where do you come from?” Satan answered the LORD,“From roving about on the earth, and from walking back and forth across it.”

3

Then the LORD said to Satan,“Have you considered my servant Job? For there is no one like him on the earth, a pure and upright man, one who fears God and turns away from evil. And he still holds firmly to his integrity, so that you stirred me up to destroy him without reason.”

4

But Satan answered the LORD,“Skin for skin! Indeed, a man will give up all that he has to save his life!

5

But extend your hand and strike his bone and his flesh, and he will no doubt curse you to your face!”

6

So the LORD said to Satan,“All right, he is in your power; only preserve his life.”

7

Job’s Integrity in Suffering So Satan went out from the presence of the LORD, and he afflicted Job with a malignant ulcer from the soles of his feet to the top of his head.

8

Job took a shard of broken pottery to scrape himself with while he was sitting among the ashes.

Job 2:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 2:5 say?
Job 2:5 in the NET Bible reads: “But extend your hand and strike his bone and his flesh, and he will no doubt curse you to your face!””
Where is Job 2:5 in the Bible?
Job 2:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 2, verse 5.
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 2:5.
What translation should I read Job 2:5 in?
Job 2:5 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 2:5?
Job 2:5 reads (NET): “But extend your hand and strike his bone and his flesh, and he will no doubt 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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