1
Iyov fell upon his face and petitioned the One who had spoken.
2
“If this place belongs to the Adversary, permit me to tear it down and cleanse the land from deception.”
3
“I am ruler in this territory; no human authority here will prevent me.”
4
The voice answered that the place could indeed be destroyed.
5
Then the speaker identified himself as a chief messenger sent from Elohim.
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Iyov said, “Whatever is commanded to Your servant, I shall hear.”