Job 2:5

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

King James Version

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Other Translations for Job 2:5

BSB

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

AKJV

But put forth your hand now, and touch his bone and his flesh, and he will curse you to your face.

CPDV

Yet send your hand and touch his bone and his flesh, and then you will see whether or not he blesses you to your face."

ERV

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

NHEB

But put forth your hand now, and touch his bone and his flesh, and he will curse you to your face."

SMT

But send forth now thy hand and touch upon his bone and upon his flesh, if he will not bless thee to thy face.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Job 2:5

ButH199AdverbputforthH7971VerbthinehandH3027Noun FemininenowandtouchH5060VerbhisboneH6106Noun FeminineandhisfleshH1320Noun MasculineandhewillcurseH1288VerbtheetothyfaceH6440Noun Masculine

Commentary for Job 2:5

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Job 2:5

Summary

Satan proposes bodily affliction will force Job's renunciation

Place

Heaven

Event

Satan bets on Job's curse

Estimated Time Period

c. 2000 BC