Overview
The Bible addresses zophar across 4 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Job. Closely related themes include Eliphaz, Intercession, Sympathy and Prayer, Intercessory. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Job and Shuah.
Key Bible verses about zophar
Old Testament
Job
Now when Job's three friends heard of all this evil that was come upon him, they came every one from his own place; Eliphaz the Temanite, and Bildad the Shuhite, and Zophar the Naamathite: for they had made an appointment together to come to mourn with him and to comfort him.
And it was so, that after the LORD had spoken these words unto Job, the LORD said to Eliphaz the Temanite, My wrath is kindled against thee, and against thy two friends: for ye have not spoken of me the thing that is right, as my servant Job hath.
Therefore take unto you now seven bullocks and seven rams, and go to my servant Job, and offer up for yourselves a burnt offering; and my servant Job shall pray for you: for him will I accept: lest I deal with you after your folly, in that ye have not spoken of me the thing which is right, like my servant Job. him: Heb. his face, or, person
So Eliphaz the Temanite and Bildad the Shuhite and Zophar the Naamathite went, and did according as the LORD commanded them: the LORD also accepted Job. Job: Heb. the face of Job
People in the Bible and zophar
Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying zophar for yourself
- Begin with Job 2:11, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Consider the lives of Job and Shuah and how their stories intersect with it.
- Widen the study to related themes: Eliphaz, Intercession, Sympathy and Prayer, Intercessory.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about zophar?
The Bible addresses zophar across 4 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Job. Closely related themes include Eliphaz, Intercession, Sympathy and Prayer, Intercessory. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Job and Shuah.
How many Bible verses are about zophar?
The Bible references zophar in 4 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention zophar?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Job 2:11: “Now when Job's three friends heard of all this evil that was come upon him, they came every one from his own place; Eliphaz the Temanite, and Bildad the Shuhite, and Zophar the Naamathite: for they had made an appointment together to come to mourn with him and to comfort him.”
Which people in the Bible are associated with zophar?
Job and Shuah.
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