Even if it disturbs us, knowing what Job says should engage us all. But every Christian should want to know the truth of Scripture.
They reflect a mistranslation of Job’s words that has led some to misunderstand the entire book.Ĭhallenging long-held ideas about a well-beloved verse can make believers feel uneasy or like Scripture itself is under attack. I did not consider it appropriate to challenge these men in either situation, but I cringe when people cite those words from Job. Unfortunately the common translation of that verse, Job 13:15, misrepresents Job. A longtime friend and professional colleague once told me that what he loved about Job was that very statement.
Others have quoted those well-beloved words to me to demonstrate that, in spite of severe losses, Job continues to trust God. After sharing what we did for work, I told him I had written a book on Job, and he was excited to talk to me about Job’s importance to him: “After all he suffered, Job says, ‘Though he slay me, yet will I trust him.’ ” We had found common ground discussing the congregations where we worshiped.
“Oh, Job is so powerful!” said a man I had just met.
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