1
Iyov answered, “Because I love Elohim, I shall endure whatever is permitted to come upon me, even unto death.”
2
“I shall not retreat from the command because suffering has been announced beforehand.”
3
The messenger placed a seal upon him.
4
Iyov understood that the conflict would not be accidental: he was entering it knowingly.
5
He told his children, “The first strength of endurance is settled purpose before the blow arrives.”