Job 1:6 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

Bible Comments

Now there was a day when the (k) sons of God came to present themselves (l) before the LORD, and Satan (m) came also among them.

(k) Meaning the angels, who are called the sons of God because they are willing to execute his will.

(l) Because our infirmity cannot comprehend God in his majesty, he is set forth to us as a King, that our capacity may be able to understand that which is spoken of him.

(m) This declares that although Satan is an adversary to God, yet he is compelled to obey him, and do him all homage, without whose permission and appointment he can do nothing.

Job 1:6

6 Now there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satanc came also among them.