this the narrative artist exhibits a reticence typical of classical biblical narrators. Only in the subtlety of the dialogue are hints of character and emotion implied. Yahweh’s designation of Job with the honorific title “my servant” suggests a feeling of pride. That pride approximates boasting when Yahweh adds, “He still holds fast to his integrity” (2:3). The innuendo seems to be that Yahweh is saying, “See, I am right! I told you so!” By employing the emotive expression haḥinnām (“so nothing /