Job 2:5

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

But put forth thine hand now, and touch his bone and his flesh, and he will curse thee to thy face.

Complete Jewish Bible:

But if you reach out your hand and touch his flesh and bone, without doubt he'll curse you to your face!"

Berean Standard Bible:

But stretch out Your hand and strike his flesh and bones, and he will surely curse You to Your face.”

American Standard Version:

But put forth thy hand now, and touch his bone and his flesh, and he will renounce thee to thy face.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

But^{H199} put forth^{H7971} thine hand^{H3027} now, and touch^{H5060} his bone^{H6106} and his flesh^{H1320}, and he will curse^{H1288} thee to thy face^{H6440}.

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Commentary for Job 2:5

Job 2:5 is a verse from the Book of Job, which is part of the Wisdom Literature in the Hebrew Bible and the Old Testament. The book is named after its protagonist, Job, a righteous man who is afflicted with suffering to test the sincerity of his faith. The historical context of the Book of Job is somewhat uncertain, but it is traditionally thought to be set in the patriarchal period, possibly during the time of the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.

In Job 2:5, the verse is part of a dialogue in the heavenly court between God and Satan (also known as "the Adversary"). The themes of this verse include the nature of faith, the problem of evil and suffering, and the limits of human understanding. In the preceding verses, Satan argues that Job is faithful only because God has blessed and protected him. Satan challenges God, suggesting that if Job were to suffer physically, he would turn against God. The verse reflects the idea of a divine test, as God allows Satan to afflict Job's body, stripping him of his health but still prohibiting Satan from taking Job's life.

The verse speaks to the depth of Job's faith and the extent to which it can be tested. It raises questions about why the righteous suffer and whether suffering can lead to cursing God, as Satan predicts. The Book of Job as a whole grapples with these profound theological questions, exploring the mysteries of divine justice and the human capacity for maintaining faith in the face of extreme adversity. The dialogue between God and Satan also touches on the concept of free will and the boundaries of divine permission in human affairs.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: H199
   There are 189 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אוּלָם
   Transliteration: ʼûwlâm
   Pronunciation: oo-lawm'
   Description: apparently a variation of אוּלַי; however or on the contrary; as for, but, howbeit, in very deed, surely, truly, wherefore.
   
2. Strong's Number: H7971
   There are 790 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: שָׁלַח
   Transliteration: shâlach
   Pronunciation: shaw-lakh'
   Description: a primitive root; to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications); [idiom] any wise, appoint, bring (on the way), cast (away, out), conduct, [idiom] earnestly, forsake, give (up), grow long, lay, leave, let depart (down, go, loose), push away, put (away, forth, in, out), reach forth, send (away, forth, out), set, shoot (forth, out), sow, spread, stretch forth (out).
   
3. Strong's Number: H3027
   There are 1447 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יָד
   Transliteration: yâd
   Pronunciation: yawd
   Description: a primitive word; in distinction from כַּף, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of applications, both literally and figuratively, both proximate and remote (as follows); a hand (the open one (indicating power, means, direction, etc.),; ([phrase] be) able, [idiom] about, [phrase] armholes, at, axletree, because of, beside, border, [idiom] bounty, [phrase] broad, (broken-) handed, [idiom] by, charge, coast, [phrase] consecrate, [phrase] creditor, custody, debt, dominion, [idiom] enough, [phrase] fellowship, force, [idiom] from, hand(-staves, -y work), [idiom] he, himself, [idiom] in, labour, [phrase] large, ledge, (left-) handed, means, [idiom] mine, ministry, near, [idiom] of, [idiom] order, ordinance, [idiom] our, parts, pain, power, [idiom] presumptuously, service, side, sore, state, stay, draw with strength, stroke, [phrase] swear, terror, [idiom] thee, [idiom] by them, [idiom] themselves, [idiom] thine own, [idiom] thou, through, [idiom] throwing, [phrase] thumb, times, [idiom] to, [idiom] under, [idiom] us, [idiom] wait on, (way-) side, where, [phrase] wide, [idiom] with (him, me, you), work, [phrase] yield, [idiom] yourselves.
   
4. Strong's Number: H5060
   There are 142 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: נָגַע
   Transliteration: nâgaʻ
   Pronunciation: naw-gah'
   Description: a primitive root; properly, to touch, i.e. lay the hand upon (for any purpose; euphemistically, to lie with a woman); by implication, to reach (figuratively, to arrive, acquire); violently, to strike (punish, defeat, destroy, etc.); beat, ([idiom] be able to) bring (down), cast, come (nigh), draw near (nigh), get up, happen, join, near, plague, reach (up), smite, strike, touch.
   
5. Strong's Number: H6106
   There are 108 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: עֶצֶם
   Transliteration: ʻetsem
   Pronunciation: eh'tsem
   Description: from עָצַם; a bone (as strong); by extension, the body; figuratively, the substance, i.e. (as pron.) selfsame; body, bone, [idiom] life, (self-) same, strength, [idiom] very.
   
6. Strong's Number: H1320
   There are 241 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: בָּשָׂר
   Transliteration: bâsâr
   Pronunciation: baw-sawr'
   Description: from בָּשַׂר; flesh (from its freshness); by extension, body, person; also (by euphemistically) the pudenda of aman; body, (fat, lean) flesh(-ed), kin, (man-) kind, [phrase] nakedness, self, skin.
   
7. Strong's Number: H1288
   There are 289 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: בָרַךְ
   Transliteration: bârak
   Pronunciation: baw-rak'
   Description: a primitive root; to kneel; by implication to bless God (as an act of adoration), and (vice-versa) man (as a benefit); also (by euphemism) to curse (God or the king, as treason); [idiom] abundantly, [idiom] altogether, [idiom] at all, blaspheme, bless, congratulate, curse, [idiom] greatly, [idiom] indeed, kneel (down), praise, salute, [idiom] still, thank.
   
8. Strong's Number: H6440
   There are 1890 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: פָּנִים
   Transliteration: pânîym
   Pronunciation: paw-neem'
   Description: plural (but always as singular) of an unused noun פָּנֶה; from פָּנָה); the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (before, etc.); [phrase] accept, a-(be-) fore(-time), against, anger, [idiom] as (long as), at, [phrase] battle, [phrase] because (of), [phrase] beseech, countenance, edge, [phrase] employ, endure, [phrase] enquire, face, favour, fear of, for, forefront(-part), form(-er time, -ward), from, front, heaviness, [idiom] him(-self), [phrase] honourable, [phrase] impudent, [phrase] in, it, look(-eth) (-s), [idiom] me, [phrase] meet, [idiom] more than, mouth, of, off, (of) old (time), [idiom] on, open, [phrase] out of, over against, the partial, person, [phrase] please, presence, propect, was purposed, by reason of, [phrase] regard, right forth, [phrase] serve, [idiom] shewbread, sight, state, straight, [phrase] street, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them(-selves), through ([phrase] -out), till, time(-s) past, (un-) to(-ward), [phrase] upon, upside ([phrase] down), with(-in, [phrase] -stand), [idiom] ye, [idiom] you.