Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The LORD said to Satan, “Very well, then, everything he has is in your power, but on the man himself do not lay a finger.” Then Satan went out from the presence of the LORD. New Living Translation “All right, you may test him,” the LORD said to Satan. “Do whatever you want with everything he possesses, but don’t harm him physically.” So Satan left the LORD’s presence. English Standard Version And the LORD said to Satan, “Behold, all that he has is in your hand. Only against him do not stretch out your hand.” So Satan went out from the presence of the LORD. Berean Standard Bible “Very well,” said the LORD to Satan. “Everything he has is in your hands, but you must not lay a hand on the man himself.” Then Satan went out from the presence of the LORD. Berean Literal Bible And YHWH said to Satan, “Behold, all that is unto him is in your hand; only against him do not stretch out your hand.” And Satan went out from the face of YHWH. King James Bible And the LORD said unto Satan, Behold, all that he hath is in thy power; only upon himself put not forth thine hand. So Satan went forth from the presence of the LORD. New King James Version And the LORD said to Satan, “Behold, all that he has is in your power; only do not lay a hand on his person.” So Satan went out from the presence of the LORD. New American Standard Bible Then the LORD said to Satan, “Behold, all that he has is in your power; only do not reach out and put your hand on him.” So Satan departed from the presence of the LORD. NASB 1995 Then the LORD said to Satan, “Behold, all that he has is in your power, only do not put forth your hand on him.” So Satan departed from the presence of the LORD. NASB 1977 Then the LORD said to Satan, “Behold, all that he has is in your power, only do not put forth your hand on him.” So Satan departed from the presence of the LORD. Legacy Standard Bible Then Yahweh said to Satan, “Behold, all that he has is in your hand, only do not send forth your hand toward him.” So Satan went out from the presence of Yahweh. Amplified Bible Then the LORD said to Satan, “Behold, all that Job has is in your power, only do not put your hand on the man himself.” So Satan departed from the presence of the LORD. Berean Annotated Bible “Very well, said the LORD {YHWH} to Satan (the adversary). “Everything he has is in your hands, but you must not lay a hand on the man himself. Then Satan went out from the presence of the LORD. Christian Standard Bible “Very well,” the LORD told Satan, “everything he owns is in your power. However, do not lay a hand on Job himself.” So Satan left the LORD’s presence. Holman Christian Standard Bible “Very well,” the LORD told Satan, “everything he owns is in your power. However, you must not lay a hand on Job himself.” So Satan left the LORD’s presence. American Standard Version And Jehovah said unto Satan, Behold, all that he hath is in thy power; only upon himself put not forth thy hand. So Satan went forth from the presence of Jehovah. Contemporary English Version The LORD replied, "All right, Satan, do what you want with anything that belongs to him, but don't harm Job." Then Satan left. English Revised Version And the LORD said unto Satan, Behold, all that he hath is in thy power; only upon himself put not forth thine hand. So Satan went forth from the presence of the LORD. GOD'S WORD® Translation The LORD told Satan, "Everything he has is in your power, but you must not lay a hand on him!" Then Satan left the LORD's presence. Good News Translation "All right," the LORD said to Satan, "everything he has is in your power, but you must not hurt Job himself." So Satan left. International Standard Version Then the LORD told Satan, "Very well then, everything he owns is under your control, only you may not extend your hand against him." So Satan left the LORD's presence. NET Bible So the LORD said to Satan, "All right then, everything he has is in your power. Only do not extend your hand against the man himself!" So Satan went out from the presence of the LORD. New Heart English Bible The LORD said to Satan, "Look, all that he has is in your power. Only do not put forth your hand on him." So Satan went forth from the presence of the LORD. Webster's Bible Translation And the LORD said to Satan, Behold, all that he hath is in thy power; only upon himself put not forth thy hand. So Satan went forth from the presence of the LORD. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Bible“Very well,” said the LORD to Satan. “Everything he has is in your hands, but you must not lay a hand on the man himself.” Then Satan went out from the presence of the LORD. World English Bible Yahweh said to Satan, “Behold, all that he has is in your power. Only on himself don’t stretch out your hand.” So Satan went out from the presence of Yahweh. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd YHWH says to Satan, “Behold, all that he has [is] in your hand, only do not put forth your hand to him.” And Satan goes out from the presence of YHWH. Berean Literal Bible And YHWH said to Satan, “Behold, all that is unto him is in your hand; only against him do not stretch out your hand.” And Satan went out from the face of YHWH. Young's Literal Translation And Jehovah saith unto the Adversary, 'Lo, all that he hath is in thy hand, only unto him put not forth thy hand.' And the Adversary goeth out from the presence of Jehovah. Smith's Literal Translation And Jehovah will say to the adversary, Behold, all that is to him in thy hand: only upon him thou shalt not send forth thy hand. And the adversary will go forth from the face of Jehovah. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThen the Lord said to Satan: Behold, all that he hath is in thy hand: only put not forth thy hand upon his person. And Satan went forth from the presence of the Lord. Catholic Public Domain Version Therefore, the Lord said to Satan, “Behold, everything that he has is in your hand, only do not extend your hand against him.” And Satan departed from the face of the Lord. New American Bible The LORD said to the satan, “Very well, all that he has is in your power; only do not lay a hand on him.” So the satan went forth from the presence of the LORD. New Revised Standard Version The LORD said to Satan, “Very well, all that he has is in your power; only do not stretch out your hand against him!” So Satan went out from the presence of the LORD. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd the LORD said to Satan, Behold, all that he has is in your power; only upon himself you shall not put forth your hand. So Satan went out from the presence of the LORD. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And LORD JEHOVAH said to Satan: “Behold, everything that he has is handed over into your hands, only do not stretch your hand upon him.” And Satan went out from before the face of LORD JEHOVAH OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And the LORD said unto Satan: 'Behold, all that he hath is in thy power; only upon himself put not forth thy hand.' So Satan went forth from the presence of the LORD. Brenton Septuagint Translation Then the Lord said to the devil, Behold, I give into thine hand all that he has, but touch not himself. So the devil went out from the presence of the Lord. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Satan's First Attack…11But stretch out Your hand and strike all that he has, and he will surely curse You to Your face.” 12“Very well,” said the LORD to Satan. “Everything he has is in your hands, but you must not lay a hand on the man himself.” Then Satan went out from the presence of the LORD. Cross References “Very well,” said the LORD to Satan. Job 2:6 “Very well,” said the LORD to Satan. “He is in your hands, but you must spare his life.” 1 Kings 22:22-23 And he replied, ‘I will go out and be a lying spirit in the mouths of all his prophets.’ ‘You will surely entice him and prevail,’ said the LORD. ‘Go and do it.’ / So you see, the LORD has put a lying spirit in the mouths of all these prophets of yours, and the LORD has pronounced disaster against you.” Luke 22:31-32 Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift all of you like wheat. / But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith will not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.” “Everything he has is in your hands, John 19:11 Jesus answered, “You would have no authority over Me if it were not given to you from above. Therefore the one who handed Me over to you is guilty of greater sin.” 2 Timothy 2:26 Then they will come to their senses and escape the snare of the devil, who has taken them captive to his will. Luke 22:53 Every day I was with you in the temple courts, and you did not lay a hand on Me. But this hour belongs to you and to the power of darkness.” but you must not lay a hand on the man himself.” 1 Samuel 26:9 But David said to Abishai, “Do not destroy him, for who can extend a hand against the LORD’s anointed and be guiltless?” Psalm 105:15 “Do not touch My anointed ones! Do no harm to My prophets!” Deuteronomy 32:39 See now that I am He; there is no God besides Me. I bring death and I give life; I wound and I heal, and there is no one who can deliver from My hand. Then Satan went out from the presence of the LORD. Job 2:7 So Satan went out from the presence of the LORD and infected Job with terrible boils from the soles of his feet to the crown of his head. Matthew 4:11 Then the devil left Him, and angels came and ministered to Him. Luke 4:13 When the devil had finished every temptation, he left Him until an opportune time. 1 Peter 5:8 Be sober-minded and alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. Revelation 12:10 And I heard a loud voice in heaven saying: “Now have come the salvation and the power and the kingdom of our God, and the authority of His Christ. For the accuser of our brothers has been thrown down—he who accuses them day and night before our God. 2 Corinthians 12:7 or because of these surpassingly great revelations. So to keep me from becoming conceited, I was given a thorn in my flesh, a messenger of Satan, to torment me. Matthew 4:1 Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. Treasury of Scripture And the LORD said to Satan, Behold, all that he has is in your power; only on himself put not forth your hand. So Satan went forth from the presence of the LORD. Behold. 1 Kings 22:23 Now therefore, behold, the LORD hath put a lying spirit in the mouth of all these thy prophets, and the LORD hath spoken evil concerning thee. Luke 8:32 And there was there an herd of many swine feeding on the mountain: and they besought him that he would suffer them to enter into them. And he suffered them. Luke 22:31,32 And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat: … power. Genesis 16:6 But Abram said unto Sarai, Behold, thy maid is in thy hand; do to her as it pleaseth thee. And when Sarai dealt hardly with her, she fled from her face. Jeremiah 38:5 Then Zedekiah the king said, Behold, he is in your hand: for the king is not he that can do any thing against you. John 3:35,36 The Father loveth the Son, and hath given all things into his hand… only. Job 2:4-6 And Satan answered the LORD, and said, Skin for skin, yea, all that a man hath will he give for his life… Psalm 76:10 Surely the wrath of man shall praise thee: the remainder of wrath shalt thou restrain. Isaiah 27:8 In measure, when it shooteth forth, thou wilt debate with it: he stayeth his rough wind in the day of the east wind. So Satan. Job 2:7 So went Satan forth from the presence of the LORD, and smote Job with sore boils from the sole of his foot unto his crown. Luke 8:33 Then went the devils out of the man, and entered into the swine: and the herd ran violently down a steep place into the lake, and were choked. Jump to Previous Adversary Departed Finger Forth Hand Hands Lay Power Presence SatanJump to Next Adversary Departed Finger Forth Hand Hands Lay Power Presence SatanJob 1 1. The holiness, riches, and reverent care of Job for his children.6. Satan, appearing before God, obtains leave to afflict Job. 13. Understanding of the loss of his children and goods, in his mourning Job blesses God. “Very well,” said the LORD to Satan. This phrase indicates God's sovereign permission in the heavenly council. It reflects the divine authority and control over all creation, including Satan. The dialogue between God and Satan is unique to the book of Job, illustrating the spiritual realm's influence on earthly events. This interaction is reminiscent of other biblical instances where God permits trials for a greater purpose, such as in the testing of Abraham (Genesis 22) and the temptation of Jesus (Matthew 4:1-11). “Everything he has is in your hands, but you must not lay a hand on the man himself.” Then Satan went out from the presence of the LORD. Persons / Places / Events 1. The LORD (Yahweh)The sovereign God who permits Satan to test Job, demonstrating His ultimate authority and control over all creation. 2. Satan The adversary who challenges Job's integrity, seeking to prove that Job's faithfulness is contingent on his prosperity and blessings. 3. Job A blameless and upright man, known for his fear of God and shunning of evil, who becomes the subject of a divine test. 4. Heavenly Court The setting where the sons of God present themselves before the LORD, and where Satan also appears to challenge Job's righteousness. 5. The Test The event where God allows Satan to test Job's faith by taking away his possessions, but not harming Job physically. Teaching Points God's SovereigntyGod is in control of all circumstances, even when He allows trials. Believers can trust in His ultimate authority and purpose. The Nature of Trials Trials are not always a result of personal sin but can be a test of faith. Understanding this helps believers maintain their integrity and trust in God during difficult times. The Role of Satan Satan is an accuser and adversary, but his power is limited by God's permission. Believers should be aware of his schemes but not live in fear, knowing God sets boundaries. Faith Under Pressure True faith is revealed and refined through trials. Believers are encouraged to remain steadfast, knowing that God is with them and will use their trials for growth and maturity. Spiritual Warfare Recognizing the spiritual dimension of life's challenges helps believers to rely on God's strength and armor to stand firm against the enemy. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Job 1:12?2. How does Job 1:12 illustrate God's sovereignty over Satan's actions? 3. What does Job 1:12 teach about the limits of Satan's power? 4. How can Job's faithfulness inspire us during trials permitted by God? 5. How does Job 1:12 connect with 1 Corinthians 10:13 about temptation? 6. What practical steps can we take to trust God amidst suffering like Job? 7. Why does God allow Satan to test Job in Job 1:12? 8. What does Job 1:12 reveal about God's sovereignty over evil? 9. How does Job 1:12 challenge the concept of divine protection? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Job 1? 11. Job 1:12 – How can a benevolent God allow Satan to inflict suffering on a blameless man as part of a wager? 12. Can Satan still enter Heaven? 13. Why did God permit Satan to test Job? 14. Why did God send an evil spirit to Saul? What Does Job 1:12 Mean “Very well,” said the LORD to Satan.• God’s immediate response shows absolute sovereignty. He alone grants or withholds permission (Job 2:6; Isaiah 45:7). • The phrase affirms that nothing in the visible or invisible world operates outside the Lord’s authority (Psalm 135:6; Matthew 28:18). • We also glimpse the reality of spiritual dialogue behind earthly circumstances, echoing the scene in 1 Kings 22:19-23 where God presides over heavenly beings. “Everything he has is in your hands,” • The Lord places Job’s possessions, servants, and even his children under Satan’s temporary control—yet only because God ordains it (John 19:11). • Scripture often reminds us that all we “own” is truly God’s (Psalm 24:1; 1 Timothy 6:7). Here He entrusts it, for a time, to the enemy as a test. • The upcoming losses (Job 1:16-19) will prove that genuine faith clings to God, not gifts. “but you must not lay a hand on the man himself.” • God sets a clear boundary. Satan is powerful but not autonomous (Job 2:6). • This limit echoes 1 Corinthians 10:13—believers are never tested beyond what God permits and provides strength to endure. • Jesus used similar language when He told Peter, “Simon, Simon, Satan has demanded to sift all of you like wheat, but I have prayed for you” (Luke 22:31-32). The intercession of the Lord stands between the believer and total ruin. Then Satan went out from the presence of the LORD. • Satan departs to carry out his destructive scheme, highlighting his ceaseless hostility (1 Peter 5:8). • Yet even in his departure he remains under divine constraint; he cannot linger or argue further. • The narrative shifts quickly to earthly calamity (Job 1:13-19), underscoring that spiritual battles have tangible, timely effects (Ephesians 6:12). • James 4:7 captures the balance: “Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” Satan flees only after God’s decree. summary Job 1:12 reveals that God is absolutely sovereign over every trial, Satan can operate only by divine permission, and the Lord lovingly restricts the scope of affliction for His purposes. The verse invites believers to trust God’s control, cling to Him rather than to His gifts, and rest in the assurance that every test is bounded by His faithful care. (12) All that he hath is in thy power . . .--Mighty as the principle of evil is in the world, it is nevertheless held in check by One who directs it to His own ends. Such is the uniform teaching of Scripture. We are not under the uncontrolled dominion of evil, strong as the temptation may be at times to think so. (See 2Corinthians 12:7; 2Corinthians 12:9; 1Thessalonians 2:18, &c.)Verse 12. - And the Lord said unto Satan, Behold, all that he hath is in thy power; literally, in thy hand, as in the margin. God withdraws his protection from Job's possessions; he does not himself take them away, as Satan had suggested (ver. 11); but he allows Satan, who can do nothing without his allowance, to deal with them as he pleases. As God dispenses blessings through the angelic host (Psalm 91:11, 12; Hebrews 1:14), so he, sometimes at any rate, allows spirits of evil to be the ministers of his chastisements. Only upon himself put not forth thine hand. The person of Job was not to be touched as yet. He was to be injured only in his belongings. So Satan went forth from the presence of the Lord. Having obtained a permission which he thought would serve his purpose, Satan did not delay, but promptly departed, to take advantage of the permission given him. To be in the presence of God must be an intense pain to the evil one.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew “Very well,”הִנֵּ֤ה (hin·nêh) Interjection Strong's 2009: Lo! behold! said וַיֹּ֨אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say the LORD יְהוָ֜ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to Satan. הַשָּׂטָ֗ן (haś·śā·ṭān) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7854: An opponent -- Satan, the arch-enemy of good “Everything כָל־ (ḵāl) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every he has [is] לוֹ֙ (lōw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's Hebrew in your hands, בְּיָדֶ֔ךָ (bə·yā·ḏe·ḵā) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 3027: A hand but רַ֣ק (raq) Adverb Strong's 7535: But, even, except, howbeit howsoever, at the least, nevertheless you must not אַל־ (’al-) Adverb Strong's 408: Not lay תִּשְׁלַ֖ח (tiš·laḥ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 7971: To send away, for, out a hand יָדֶ֑ךָ (yā·ḏe·ḵā) Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 3027: A hand on the man himself.” אֵלָ֔יו (’ê·lāw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to Then Satan הַשָּׂטָ֔ן (haś·śā·ṭān) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7854: An opponent -- Satan, the arch-enemy of good went out וַיֵּצֵא֙ (way·yê·ṣê) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3318: To go, bring, out, direct and proxim from the presence פְּנֵ֥י (pə·nê) Noun - common plural construct Strong's 6440: The face of the LORD. יְהוָֽה׃ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel Links Job 1:12 NIVJob 1:12 NLT Job 1:12 ESV Job 1:12 NASB Job 1:12 KJV Job 1:12 BibleApps.com Job 1:12 Biblia Paralela Job 1:12 Chinese Bible Job 1:12 French Bible Job 1:12 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 1:12 Yahweh said to Satan Behold all that (Jb) |
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