Subject: The Sons of God in Genesis 6:1-4 |
Bible Note: Hi, Jesusman; We can agree to disagree about translations. Since I don't read ancient Hebrew, I'm not qualified to criticize the translators' conclusions. The best I can do is look for consensus and to accept uncertainty when it can't be found. I don't think there's any question that God issued the challenge: 'The LORD said to Satan, "Have you considered My servant Job? For there is no one like him on the earth, a blameless and upright man, fearing God and turning away from evil."' (Job 1:8, NASB) There's no hint that they were already considering or looking at Job. God dangled Job in front of Satan like a fat worm in front of a largemouth bass. He as much as said that Job had rejected Satan ("turning away from evil"). Do you suppose God was suprised when Satan bit? Don't get me wrong. I think the Book of Job reveals God at his best - loving, faithful, slow to anger, quick to bless, almighty, sovereign, and very much the potter, not the clay. I also think there's a tendency to sugar-coat God's role in Job's woes. One has to wonder if Satan would have attacked Job so relentlessly if God had simply remained silent about him. I doubt it. Peace and grace, Steve aka Indiana Jones |