Job 1:6

Translations

Modern

One day the sons of God came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan also came with them.

Traditional

Now there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the Lord, and Satan came also among them.

Literal

And there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before YHWH, that Satan also came into their midst.

Latin

Quadam autem die, cum venissent filii Dei ut assisterent coram Domino, affuit inter eos etiam Satan.

Original

Hebrew

English

One day the sons of God came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan also came with them.

Notes

Job 1:6–7

These sons of God are spiritual beings and members of the court of heaven. They are probably either holy angels or demons (Genesis 6:2, 4). They join God in his discussions, including during creation and in his rule over creation (Genesis 1:26; Job 1:6; Genesis 3:22; 2:1; 1 Kings 22:19–22; Psalms 82:1; 89:5, 7–8; Daniel 3:13, 17, 23, 25; 7:9–14).
It is uncertain in the account if Satan usually came with other court members of heaven to report or if he forced his way in as Job’s opponent.
"Where have you come from?": This question was God’s command for a report from one of his subjects (see Genesis 3:9).
Satan was not roaming through the earth to do God’s will (compare 1 Chronicles 21:1–14; 2 Kings 19:35 is equivalent to Isaiah 37:36; Ezekiel 1:5–9). Instead, he opposes God’s plans (2 Timothy 2:26; 1 Peter 5:8).

Job 1:1–2:13

God and Satan agree to test Job, which causes his troubles and confirms his integrity (1:20–21; 2:10). None of the book's characters ever learn of this council in heaven.

Theme notes and profiles

Satan God or Satan? Jesus and Satan The Son of God

Events

Job's Trialc. 1650 BC

Related verses

Job 2:1
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Job 38:7
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Then the angel showed me Joshua the high priest standing before the angel of the LORD, with Satan standing at his right hand to accuse him.
Revelation 12:9–10
And the great dragon was hurled down—that ancient serpent called the devil and Satan, the deceiver of the whole world. He was hurled to the earth, and his angels with him.
1 Kings 22:19
Micaiah continued, “Therefore hear the word of the LORD: I saw the LORD sitting on His throne, and all the host of heaven standing by Him on His right and on His left.
Genesis 6:4
The Nephilim were on the earth in those days—and afterward as well—when the sons of God had relations with the daughters of men. And they bore them children who became the mighty men of old, men of renown.
1 Chronicles 21:1
Then Satan rose up against Israel and incited David to take a census of Israel.
John 6:70
Jesus answered them, “Have I not chosen you, the Twelve? Yet one of you is a devil!”
Matthew 18:10
See that you do not look down on any of these little ones. For I tell you that their angels in heaven always see the face of My Father in heaven.
Psalm 103:20
Bless the LORD, all His angels mighty in strength who carry out His word, who hearken to the voice of His command.
Genesis 6:2
…the sons of God saw that the daughters of men were beautiful, and they took as wives whomever they chose.
Luke 3:38
…the son of Enosh, the son of Seth, the son of Adam, the son of God.

People

Satan: The adversary, the devil, the tempter of humanity

Glossary

Apocalyptic Book of Job Elohim Host, Host of Heaven Power Satan Son of God

Topics

Nephilim Satan: The Prince: Satan Satan: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To The Angel of Light The Devil: Character of Presumptuous Titles and Names of the Devil: Satan

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