what does the name job mean in the bible?

Answer 1

JOB is from the Hebrew IYOV meaning OPPRESSED.

Biblical name - JOB's faith in God was tested with many trials and tribulations and proved equal to all of them (Book of Job).

Answer 2

The meaning of the name Job in Hebrew has been debated. It is possible that Job’s name originally derived from a verb meaning "to show hostility." If this were the correct etymology of the name it would be very ironic that the name Job would mean "enemy of God." Such an interpretation is not surprising when we consider the way Job often seemed to argue against God – at least against the interpretation of God held by his friends. Some scholars suggest a passive understanding rather than active, which would have the name Job meaning "alienated."

Another way the Hebrew root for Job’s name can be understood is in connection with the Arabic root for "repent" or "return." This would also be ironic since Job spends most of the book insisting he does not need to repent. Then when God speaks to him he repents immediately without argument. It is possible that the author knew one or more of these meaning for the name Job and wrote this book with a bit of a grin that the hero’s name would reflect so well on his actions.

However, the name Job or very similar Semitic words have been found in several archaeological finds from about 2000 BC. A number of well-to-do Canaanite men had the name Job in that period of history. Thus there is no reason to suppose that the author made up the name to fit the character. Hartley (pp. 66-67) points out that Biblical characters are usually introduced with a full genealogy. The fact that no genealogy is given, no mention is made of Job’s tribe or clan, and there is no reference to the time in which Job lived is important. Silence in these three important ways of identifying a person has meant that Job is able to represent anyone from anytime.

Answer 3

Job was a man from Uz, whose unfortunate test by Satan became fuel for the greater discussion of what sin is and does.

The origin of the name Job is unclear (unknown says BDB). Some derive it from an Arabic verb 'he who turns (to God)'. Others see similarities with the verb to be an enemy. Then there are occurrences of this same name in related languages, and mean there No Father or Where Is My Father?

A Hebrew audience would probably hear Enemy for the name Job, and perhaps passive form of the verb, so that the name-bearer becomes the object of hostilities, specifically those imposed on Job by God. Others understood perhaps that God is never an enemy to a righteous man and righteous Job, as much as he loved God, was His enemy by nature, and that got the ball rolling.

Answer 4

The boy's name Job \job\ is pronounced johb. It is of Hebrew origin, and its meaning is "persecuted". Biblical: a man called by God "blameless and upright". Job is proverbial as an example of patience under trial.

Answer 5

Occupation.

Answer 6

Just a name of a biblical figure

Answer 7

"Hated by God"