Job
The story of Job's suffering and God's sovereignty
All Chapters
42 chapters with summaries and key verses
Job's Character and First Test
Job is introduced as a righteous man who faces Satan's first test
Key verses: Job 1:1, Job 1:21 +1
Job's Second Test
Satan afflicts Job with painful sores, but Job remains faithful
Key verses: Job 2:3, Job 2:10 +1
Job Curses the Day of His Birth
Job curses the day he was born and longs for death
Key verses: Job 3:1, Job 3:11 +1
Eliphaz's First Speech
Eliphaz suggests Job's suffering is due to sin
Key verses: Job 4:7, Job 4:8 +1
Eliphaz Continues His Counsel
Eliphaz advises Job to seek God and accept His discipline
Key verses: Job 5:7, Job 5:17 +1
Job's Response to Eliphaz
Job defends his complaint and asks for understanding
Key verses: Job 6:2, Job 6:14 +1
Job's Complaint About Life
Job describes the misery of his life and questions God
Key verses: Job 7:1, Job 7:11 +1
Bildad's First Speech
Bildad argues that Job's children died because of their sin
Key verses: Job 8:3, Job 8:6 +1
Job's Response to Bildad
Job acknowledges God's power but questions His justice
Key verses: Job 9:2, Job 9:14 +1
Job's Plea to God
Job asks God why He has made him and allowed his suffering
Key verses: Job 10:1, Job 10:8 +1
Zophar's First Speech
Zophar rebukes Job and urges him to repent
Key verses: Job 11:6, Job 11:13 +1
Job's Response to Zophar
Job sarcastically responds to his friends' wisdom
Key verses: Job 12:2, Job 12:13 +1
Job's Challenge to His Friends
Job challenges his friends and demands to speak with God
Key verses: Job 13:3, Job 13:15 +1
Job's Reflection on Mortality
Job reflects on the brevity and frailty of human life
Key verses: Job 14:1, Job 14:7 +1
Eliphaz's Second Speech
Eliphaz accuses Job of undermining religion
Key verses: Job 15:4, Job 15:14 +1
Job's Response to Eliphaz
Job complains about his friends' lack of comfort
Key verses: Job 16:2, Job 16:19 +1
Job's Prayer for Vindication
Job prays for God to vindicate him before his death
Key verses: Job 17:1, Job 17:9 +1
Bildad's Second Speech
Bildad describes the fate of the wicked
Key verses: Job 18:4, Job 18:21 +1
My Redeemer Lives
Job expresses faith that his Redeemer lives
Key verses: Job 19:25, Job 19:26 +1
Zophar's Second Speech
Zophar describes the short-lived prosperity of the wicked
Key verses: Job 20:4, Job 20:7 +1
Job's Response to Zophar
Job argues that the wicked often prosper
Key verses: Job 21:7, Job 21:13 +1
Eliphaz's Third Speech
Eliphaz accuses Job of specific sins
Key verses: Job 22:2, Job 22:12 +1
Job's Response to Eliphaz
Job longs to find God and present his case
Key verses: Job 23:3, Job 23:10 +1
Job's Complaint About Injustice
Job describes the wicked who oppress the poor
Key verses: Job 24:1, Job 24:12 +1
Bildad's Third Speech
Bildad emphasizes man's insignificance before God
Key verses: Job 25:4, Job 25:5 +1
Job's Response to Bildad
Job sarcastically responds to Bildad's wisdom
Key verses: Job 26:2, Job 26:4 +1
Job's Final Speech to His Friends
Job maintains his integrity and describes the fate of the wicked
Key verses: Job 27:2, Job 27:5 +1
The Search for Wisdom
Job describes the search for wisdom and its source
Key verses: Job 28:12, Job 28:20 +1
Job's Past Prosperity
Job recalls his former days of blessing and honor
Key verses: Job 29:2, Job 29:14 +1
Job's Present Misery
Job contrasts his present suffering with his past glory
Key verses: Job 30:1, Job 30:16 +1
Job's Final Defense
Job makes his final appeal of innocence
Key verses: Job 31:1, Job 31:35 +1
Elihu's Introduction
Elihu introduces himself as a new speaker
Key verses: Job 32:2, Job 32:8 +1
Elihu's First Speech
Elihu claims to speak for God and rebukes Job
Key verses: Job 33:4, Job 33:12 +1
Elihu's Second Speech
Elihu defends God's justice and rebukes Job
Key verses: Job 34:10, Job 34:12 +1
Elihu's Third Speech
Elihu argues that Job's righteousness doesn't affect God
Key verses: Job 35:2, Job 35:6 +1
Elihu's Fourth Speech
Elihu continues to defend God's ways
Key verses: Job 36:5, Job 36:15 +1
Elihu's Final Speech
Elihu concludes with God's power in nature
Key verses: Job 37:5, Job 37:14 +1
God Answers Job
God speaks to Job out of the whirlwind about His power and wisdom
Key verses: Job 38:1, Job 38:4 +1
God's Questions About Animals
God continues questioning Job about His creation and care of animals
Key verses: Job 39:1, Job 39:9 +1
God's Challenge to Job
God challenges Job to answer His questions and describes Behemoth
Key verses: Job 40:2, Job 40:8 +1
God's Description of Leviathan
God describes the mighty Leviathan to demonstrate His power
Key verses: Job 41:1, Job 41:10 +1
Job's Restoration
Job repents and God restores his fortunes double
Key verses: Job 42:2, Job 42:5 +1