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Berean Standard Bible

““Very well,” said the LORD to Satan. “He is in your hands, but you must spare his life.””

Job 2:6

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In the heavenly scene, God permits Satan to afflict Job's body but sets a boundary on what he may do.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

“Very well,” said the LORD to Satan. “He is in your hands, but you must spare his life.”

World English Bible (WEB)

Yahweh said to Satan, “Behold, he is in your hand. Only spare his life.”

King James Version (KJV)

And the LORD said unto Satan, Behold, he is in thine hand; but save his life.

American Standard Version (ASV)

And Jehovah said unto Satan, Behold, he is in thy hand; only spare his life.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And the Lord said to the Satan, See, he is in your hands, only do not take his life.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y Jehová dijo á Satán: He aquí, él está en tu mano; mas guarda su vida.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

―Haz con él como quieras —respondió el Señor—, pero no le quites la vida.

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