Strong’s G2492

Ἰώβ

Part of speech

Proper Noun, Indeclinable

Transliteration

Iob

Pronunciation

ee-obe'

Definition

Job

Meaning

(Hebrew), Job, the hero of the book of that name in the Old Testament.

Usage

The Greek word Ἰώβ (Iob) refers to the biblical figure Job, a central character in the Book of Job in the Old Testament. Job is renowned for his patience and faithfulness amidst severe trials and suffering. The name is used to identify this individual in the Septuagint (the Greek translation of the Hebrew Bible) and the New Testament.

Bible references

James 5:11