Scripture Mapping

Key Figures — Job 16

2 figures

Job
Suffering servant and central figure in the Book of Job.
In this chapter, Job responds to his friends' accusations and expresses his deep anguish and sense of betrayal by God. He laments his suffering and the lack of comfort from his friends, portraying himself as a target of God's wrath.
Related passages
- Job Chapter 1 (Introduction to Job's character and initial suffering)
- Job Chapter 19 (Job's declaration of faith in a Redeemer)
Job's Friends
Accusers and supposed comforters of Job.
Though not named individually in this chapter, Job's friends are the recipients of his rebuke. They are criticized for their lack of empathy and understanding, as they continue to insist that Job's suffering is due to his own sin.
Related passages
- Job Chapter 2 (Introduction of Job's friends)
- Job Chapter 42 (God's rebuke of Job's friends)

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