Zophar
The Impatient Critic
Name Information
- Meaning: "Chirping" or "Twittering"
- Language of Origin: Hebrew
- Gender Usage: Masculine
Zophar the Naamathite was one of Job’s friends who offered the harshest and most impatient rebukes. He accused Job of lying and insisted his punishment was less than deserved.
⏰ Patriarchal Period (uncertain)
Roles
- Friend of Job
Relationships
- Friend: Job
Story
Visited Job with Eliphaz and Bildad.
Told Job that his punishment was lighter than he deserved.
Gave lengthy descriptions of the fate of the wicked.
Silenced by God’s verdict in favor of Job.
Spiritual Significance
- Offered no comfort, only stern rebuke.
- Accused Job of hidden sin and arrogance.
- Rebuked by God for false speech.
What We Can Learn
- Impatience and harshness can wound the hurting.
- Judging without understanding dishonors God.
- God defends the innocent against false charges.
Memory Verses
Know this: God has even forgotten some of your sin.
— Job 11:6
Key Passages
- Job 11
- Job 20
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