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Genesis 3:6,12
And when the woman saw that the treewas good for food, and that itwas pleasant to the eyes, and a tree to be desired to makeone wise, she took of the fruit thereof, and did eat, and gave also unto her husband with her; and he did eat…

1 Kings 11:4
For it came to pass, when Solomon was old,that his wives turned away his heart after other gods: and his heart was not perfect with the LORD his God, aswas the heart of David his father.

retain.

Job 2:3
And the LORD said unto Satan, Hast thou considered my servant Job, thatthere is none like him in the earth, a perfect and an upright man, one that feareth God, and escheweth evil? and still he holdeth fast his integrity, although thou movedst me against him, to destroy him without cause.

Job 21:14,15
Therefore they say unto God, Depart from us; for we desire not the knowledge of thy ways…

2 Kings 6:33
And while he yet talked with them, behold, the messenger came down unto him: and he said, Behold, this evilis of the LORD; what should I wait for the LORD any longer?

curse God.

Job 2:5
But put forth thine hand now, and touch his bone and his flesh, and he will curse thee to thy face.

Job 1:11
But put forth thine hand now, and touch all that he hath, and he will curse thee to thy face.

“Do you still retain your integrity?
Integrity in this context refers to Job's steadfastness and moral uprightness. Despite his immense suffering, Job has not sinned or spoken against God. This question from his wife challenges the value of maintaining faithfulness amidst adversity. It reflects a common human struggle: the temptation to abandon principles when faced with overwhelming hardship. This theme of integrity is central to the book of Job and is echoed in other scriptures, such asProverbs 11:3, which emphasizes the guidance of integrity.

Curse God and die!”
This phrase is a direct challenge to Job's faith and a suggestion to abandon his reverence for God. The term "curse" here is significant, as it implies a complete renunciation of God, which was considered a grave sin. The suggestion to "die" may reflect a belief that death would be preferable to continued suffering, a sentiment found in other biblical texts like1 Kings 19:4, where Elijah wishes for death. This moment also foreshadows the ultimate test of faith that Jesus Christ would endure, maintaining His integrity and obedience to God even unto death.

• The scene unfolds after Job has lost his children, possessions, and health (Job 1:13–19; 2:7–8).

• Job’s wife, also grieving, becomes a mouthpiece for despair. Scripture often shows how close relationships can sway us, for good or ill—consider Adam listening to Eve inGenesis 3:6 or Abram heeding Sarai inGenesis 16:2.

• Her words echo the Accuser’s aim inJob 2:5, underlining that spiritual battles may surface through familiar voices.Proverbs 18:21 reminds us, “Death and life are in the power of the tongue.”

• “Integrity” here speaks of Job’s blameless, wholehearted devotion noted inJob 1:1.

• The sarcastic question insinuates that righteousness is pointless when life falls apart—yetPsalm 26:1 andProverbs 10:9 affirm God honors integrity.

• Satan’s charge inJob 1:9–11 was that Job’s integrity depended on blessing; the wife’s question mirrors that accusation, testing whether faith can outlast suffering.

•James 5:11 later cites Job as proof that steadfast faith meets the “compassion and mercy of the Lord.”

• The counsel is two-fold: renounce God and end your misery—essentially “trade worship for relief.”Deuteronomy 30:19 presents the opposite choice: “Choose life.”

• “Curse” repeats the devil’s proposed outcome (Job 1:11), revealing the spiritual source behind the suggestion. Blasphemy invites judgment (Leviticus 24:15–16).

• Scripture commends blessing God in hardship: “I will bless the LORD at all times” (Psalm 34:1).Revelation 2:10 urges, “Be faithful unto death, and I will give you the crown of life.”

• Job refuses this advice in the next verse, proving that faith can withstand even intimate pressure.

Job 2:9 exposes a pivotal temptation: abandon integrity, blame God, and escape through death. The verse contrasts human despair with steadfast faith. Though spoken by a grieving spouse, the words echo Satan’s goal to sever trust in God. Job’s eventual refusal shows that integrity anchored in the Lord can outlast the darkest trials, validating the promise that “the one who endures to the end will be saved” (Matthew 24:13).