describes what kind of character Job had. The word explains Job’s character. The word literally means “straight” and says Job was righteous. “Crooked” is a term used to refer to the wicked while “straight” is often used to refer to the righteous. The extent of his character. “That man was perfect.” The word “perfect” does not indicate sinless perfection, for Job admitted to sinful failure (Job 9:20; 42:6). Rather “perfect” indicates a thoroughness of righteousness. It indicates the extent of his