Key Figures — Job 6

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Job
Suffering servant and central figure in the Book of Job.
In this chapter, Job responds to Eliphaz's speech, expressing his deep anguish and frustration. He laments his suffering and the lack of understanding from his friends, highlighting his desire for God to end his life due to the overwhelming pain.
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Eliphaz
One of Job's three friends who attempts to counsel him.
Eliphaz is the first of Job's friends to speak, and Job's response in this chapter is directed towards him. Job challenges Eliphaz's assumptions about his suffering and the nature of God's justice.
Related passages
- Job Chapter 4 (Eliphaz's first speech)
- Job Chapter 15 (Eliphaz's second speech)

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