Job
A book of the Old Testament and the Hebrew Tanakh.
Proper noun
- A book of the Old Testament and the Hebrew Tanakh.
- A male given name from Hebrew.
- A character in the Old Testament and the Qur'an, renowned for his patience.
Origin
From Latin Iob, from Ancient Greek Ἰώβ (Iṓb), from Biblical Hebrew אִיּוֹב (ʾiyyōḇ), related to אָיַב (ʾāyaḇ, “to be an enemy”) and אוֹיֵב (ʾōyēḇ, “enemy”).
Derived
Jobie Job's comforter Job's news Job's tears patience of Job patient as Job poor as Job
Noun
- A person who shows remarkable patience, especially in the face of great misfortune.