1. Job was not an Israelite
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Nowhere in the book does it mention that Job was part of the people of Israel. His homeland, Uz, is thought to be outside of Israel, likely in Edom or Arabia.
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This makes Job's story universal, showing God's sovereignty beyond Israel.
2. Job probably lived in the Patriarchal era (Abraham’s time)
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The book reflects a time when there was no mention of the Law of Moses, temple, or priesthood.
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Job himself offers sacrifices for his family, like Abraham did (Job 1:5).
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Job’s long lifespan after his trials (140 years, Job 42:16) also hints at a Patriarchal-era lifespan.
3. Satan is mentioned as "the Accuser"
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In the Hebrew text, "Satan" (שָׂטָן, ha-satan) is not a name, but a title meaning "the adversary" or "accuser."
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He appears before God’s court in heaven, showing that God permits Satan to test Job within boundaries (Job 1-2).
4. Job wished for a "Mediator" or "Redeemer" long before Jesus
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In Job 9:33, Job longs for someone who can stand between him and God, a foreshadowing of the New Testament revelation of Christ as Mediator (1 Timothy 2:5).
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In Job 19:25, Job declares by faith, "I know that my Redeemer lives."
5. God never told Job about Satan's role in his suffering
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Even at the end, when God speaks to Job (Job 38-41), God does not mention Satan at all.
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Job’s restoration happens after Job submits to God's sovereignty without knowing the reasons.
6. The speeches of Job’s friends contain both truth and error
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Some statements made by Job’s friends are biblically correct in general theology, but misapplied to Job’s case.
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God corrects them in Job 42:7, saying they “have not spoken of Me what is right.”
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