What does Job 2:6 mean?

Job 2:6 highlights themes such as suffering, testing, divine-sovereignty when read in context.

How should I apply Job 2:6 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

And the LORD said unto Satan, Behold, he is in thine hand; but save his life.

4And Satan answered the LORD, and said, Skin for skin, yea, all that a man hath will he give for his life.

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

6And the LORD said unto Satan, Behold, he is in thine hand; but save his life.

7So went Satan forth from the presence of the LORD, and smote Job with sore boils from the sole of his foot unto his crown.

8And he took him a potsherd to scrape himself withal; and he sat down among the ashes.

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1 Peter 5:8
Both verses highlight the adversarial role of Satan in the suffering of believers.

Source: Job 2:6