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Why would God allow Satan to torture Job?

Jenna Marie Cooper August 7, 2025
Why would God allow Satan to torture Job?

Q: Why would God allow Satan to torture and torment Job when he knew Job was a wonderful man and if God is, indeed, omniscient? A: First of all, it’s not known whether Job was a literal historical figure. Many Scripture scholars believe that the Book of Job in the Old Testament is essentially a…

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