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Job (אִיּוֹב, iyyov; Ἰώβ, Iōb). A wealthy and pious man from the land of Uz (Job 1:1). The main character in the book of the Bible bearing his name. The meaning of Job’s name is uncertain. He is mentioned in the book of Ezekiel as one of three great examples of righteousness, along with Daniel and Noah (Ezekiel 14:14, 20). For further information on Job, see these articles: Job, Book of; Job, Book of, Critical Issues.
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