Job 1:20 Meaning
Then Job arose, and rent his mantle, and shaved his head, and fell down upon the ground, and worshipped,
Context Explained
18While he was yet speaking, there came also another, and said, Thy sons and thy daughters were eating and drinking wine in their eldest brother's house:
19And, behold, there came a great wind from the wilderness, and smote the four corners of the house, and it fell upon the young men, and they are dead; and I only am escaped alone to tell thee.
20Then Job arose, and rent his mantle, and shaved his head, and fell down upon the ground, and worshipped,
21And 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.
22In all this Job sinned not, nor charged God foolishly.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Psalm 34:1
Both verses emphasize worship and praise during difficult times.
Philippians 4:6-7
Paul encourages prayer and thanksgiving in all circumstances, similar to Job's response.
Source: Job 1:20