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.
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
- 1Offered no comfort, only stern rebuke.
- 2Accused Job of hidden sin and arrogance.
- 3Rebuked by God for false speech.
What We Can Learn
- 1Impatience and harshness can wound the hurting.
- 2Judging without understanding dishonors God.
- 3God defends the innocent against false charges.
Memory Verses
“Know this: God has even forgotten some of your sin.”
Key Passages
Job 11Job 20
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