Job 2 - Flashcard MC Questions

Questions and Answers

Who came with the angels to be presented before the Lord (Job 2:1)?

Satan (correct)

Gabriel

Leviathan

The kings of the earth

What opening question does the Lord ask Satan/the challenger in his second appearance in the heavenly council (Job 2:2)?

Why have you come here?

What have you been doing on the earth?

Where have you come from? (correct)

Where are you going?

How did Satan/the challenger respond to the Lord's question asking him where he came from (Job 2:2)?

The region of Uz

Roaming throughout the earth (correct)

The mountains of the holy land

The heights and depths of the earth

What does the Lord ask Satan/the challenger if he has considered (Job 2:3)?

His servant Job Signup and view all the answers

After Satan's initial attacks, the Lord describes Job to Satan/the challenger in all of the following ways EXCEPT:

Righteous Signup and view all the answers

With what does the Lord couple that Job 'fears God' (Job 2:3)?

That he shuns evil Signup and view all the answers

What did the Lord say Job maintained after Satan takes all that he has (Job 2:3)?

His integrity Signup and view all the answers

The Lord says that Satan had incited him to ruin Job in what manner (Job 2:3)?

Without any reason Signup and view all the answers

What does the Lord say that Satan/the challenger had influenced God (Job 2:3)?

To incite him against Job Signup and view all the answers

What does Satan/the challenger say a man will give everything he has for (Job 2:4)?

His life Signup and view all the answers

What does Satan/the challenger say will happen if Job's flesh and bones are struck (Job 2:5)?

He will curse God to his face Signup and view all the answers

What does Satan/the challenger say will get Job to curse God to his face in the second round of attacks (Job 2:5)?

Strike his flesh and bones Signup and view all the answers

What does Satan say a man will give for his own life (Job 2:4)?

Skin for skin Signup and view all the answers

What boundary did the Lord set on Satan's second attack of Job (Job 2:6)?

He must not take his life Signup and view all the answers

What did Satan leave after being allowed to harm Job (Job 2:7)?

He went out from the presence of the Lord Signup and view all the answers

How did Satan/the challenger afflict Job (Job 2:7)?

With sores Signup and view all the answers

To what extent are the sores Job was struck with described (Job 2:7)?

From the sole of his feet to the crown of his head Signup and view all the answers

When Job was covered with sores where did he end up going (Job 2:8)?

Sat on among the ashes Signup and view all the answers

What did Job do after he was struck with sores (Job 2:8)?

He scraped himself with broken pottery Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Key Figures and Their Roles

Satan appears before the Lord in the heavenly council (Job 2:1).
Job is presented by the Lord as blameless and upright, fearing God and shunning evil.

Key Questions and Responses

The Lord asks Satan, "Where have you come from?" (Job 2:2).
Satan responds, indicating he has been "roaming throughout the earth" (Job 2:2).

Job's Integrity and Challenges

The Lord acknowledges Job's integrity after his possessions are taken (Job 2:3).
Satan challenges that a man will give everything for his life, implying Job will curse God if physically harmed (Job 2:4-5).
The Lord permits Satan to afflict Job, but emphasizes that he may not take Job's life (Job 2:6).

Afflictions and Responses

Satan afflicts Job with painful sores from head to toe (Job 2:7).
Job seeks solace by sitting among ashes and scrapes his sores with broken pottery (Job 2:8).

Themes of Testing and Faith

Job's story highlights themes of faithfulness amidst suffering and the limits of divine permission in testing human integrity.
The contrast between material loss and spiritual integrity is central, as Job maintains his integrity despite severe afflictions.

Boundaries of Affliction

The Lord restricts Satan's power by not allowing him to take Job's life, indicating divine control over the situation (Job 2:6).

Symbolism and Imagery

Sitting in ashes symbolizes mourning and despair, reflecting Job's profound suffering (Job 2:8).
The use of broken pottery for scraping signifies the intensity of Job's pain and desperation.

Implications of the Dialogue

The conversations between God and Satan frame the narrative as a cosmic struggle between good and evil, with Job as the focal point of this test of faith.

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Test your knowledge of Job Chapter 2 with these flashcard MC questions. Challenge yourself with questions about the characters and events in this crucial part of the book of Job. Perfect for students who want to deepen their understanding of biblical texts.