Job Chapter 42 — Restoration and Peace
Job humbles himself before God's power, and the Lord subsequently restores his health, family, and wealth after he prays for his friends.
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Notable Verses
Job 42:2
“I know that you can do all things,”
This verse signifies Job's total surrender to God's omnipotence and wisdom after his trial.
Job 42:10
“The LORD restored Job’s prosperity when he prayed for his friends. The LORD gave Job twice as much as he had before.”
This marks the turning point of the narrative where Job's suffering ends and his restoration begins.
Chapter Summary
In the final chapter of the book, Job responds to the Lord's speech by acknowledging God's absolute sovereignty and admitting his own lack of knowledge. The Lord then addresses Eliphaz the Temanite, expressing wrath against him and his two friends for not speaking correctly about God. The Lord commands them to offer a burnt offering and asks Job to pray on their behalf. After Job intercedes for his friends, the Lord restores his prosperity, giving him twice as much wealth as he previously possessed. Job's siblings and former acquaintances return to comfort him, offering gifts of money and gold. His later life is blessed with thousands of livestock and ten children, including three daughters noted for their great beauty. Job lives for another 140 years, seeing four generations of his descendants before dying at a very old age.
Frequently Asked Questions
Job humbles himself and admits that God is capable of all things. He acknowledges that he spoke of matters he did not understand and repents for his previous attitude.
The Lord told Eliphaz that he and his friends had not spoken what was right about God, unlike Job. They were required to offer sacrifices and have Job pray for them to avoid being dealt with according to their folly.
God gave Job twice as much wealth as he had before, including fourteen thousand sheep and thousands of other livestock. He also had seven more sons and three daughters, and he lived to see four generations of his family.
Study Note
The mention of the 'kesitah' in verse 11 is an ancient unit of currency also found in the patriarchal narratives of the book of Genesis.
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