Although we do not know whether it was the same wife... but that is just speculation. In any case she was not really in the focus of this book.Actually we are given a hint to what becomes of Job's wife indirectly in chapter 42. She is blessed along with Job.
Indeed. It must have been a really bad disease.Apparently the boils that had erupted all over Job's body disguised his appearance because his friends didn't recognize him (Job 2:7,12). Also we are told that for 7 days and nights none of them spoke because Job was in great grief (verse 13).
It is may be judging, but it seems that Job's wife had not much faith (yet). It is certainly an interesting story for itself, the story of Job's wife. In this book she is not really a "positive example". Certainly it was a hard time for her too. May be her comments were not meant like what it appears. Is it may be a pattern with wifes? Women who say this and mean another thing?
I am married. I could share some stories with my wife now, but this would not be fair to talk about my wife here, while she is unaware of it.
We also do not know what happened to Job's wife.
And interesting is how Job's friends react. They are perfect friends, it seems. They sit with him on the ground and suffer with him, saying nothing. It will be interesting to observe how this will change.
Although we do not know whether it was the same wife... but that is just speculation. In any case she was not really in the focus of this book.
“and said, Naked came I out of my mother's womb, and naked shall I return thither: the LORD gave, and the LORD hath taken away; blessed be the name of the LORD.”
Job 1:21 KJV
This scripture is such a great reminder to respect, honor and accept any and all tests from The Most High.
Oh absolutely, people must have thought Noah was completely insane. Building an ark with not even a raindrop in sight! It took incredible faith to keep going despite all of those naysayers.There are actually a number of good examples of faith in the Bible. Often I think they are missed because we don't put ourselves in their shoes. Noah showed great faith as well building the ark, but it would be easy to miss, if you didn't imagine the ridicule that he and his family received as they undertook such a huge project and all that was necessary besides just building the ark.
In the Elberfelder Bible I read it is translated "life" with footnote "or: soul".Interestingly nepesh (strong's 5315) is translated "life" here in verses 4 and 6 rather than soul.