Key Figures — Job 8

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Bildad the Shuhite
One of Job's friends and a speaker in this chapter.
Bildad responds to Job's lament by arguing that God is just and that Job's suffering must be due to his own wrongdoing or that of his children. He emphasizes the traditional belief that God rewards the righteous and punishes the wicked.
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Job
The central figure of the Book of Job, a man undergoing severe trials.
Though not speaking in this chapter, Job is the subject of Bildad's speech. Bildad's arguments are directed at Job's situation, challenging Job's understanding of his suffering.
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Bildad the Shuhite