Job 1:11 Meaning
But put forth thine hand now, and touch all that he hath, and he will curse thee to thy face.
Context Explained
9Then Satan answered the LORD, and said, Doth Job fear God for nought?
10Hast not thou made an hedge about him, and about his house, and about all that he hath on every side? thou hast blessed the work of his hands, and his substance is increased in the land.
11But put forth thine hand now, and touch all that he hath, and he will curse thee to thy face.
12And 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.
13And there was a day when his sons and his daughters were eating and drinking wine in their eldest brother's house:
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Related Cross References
Matthew 4:3
Both Job and Jesus faced temptation from Satan, testing their faithfulness.
1 Corinthians 10:13
This verse assures that God provides a way out of temptation, similar to Job's eventual restoration.
Source: Job 1:11