Evil Quote by Job 2:10
““what? shall we receive good at the hand of God and shall we not receive evil?””
About This Quote
Source Bible: Book of Job, Chapter 2, Verse 10 (Hebrew Scripture)
The righteous may experience both good and evil, questioning why suffering occurs if God is just
In simple terms: Good and evil coexist, challenging simplistic notions of divine justice
Key Takeaway
Accept life's dualities with faith
Themes
theology
suffering
justice
faith
philosophy
Mood
somber
reflective
hopeful
Type
Evil
Good
Hand Of God
Shall Receive
Hand God
Receive Good
Receive Evil:Evil:1
Good:1
Hand Of God:0
Shall Receive:0
Hand God:0
Receive Good:0
Receive Evil:0
When to use this quote
- personal trials
- community support
- theological study
- mental health counseling
Key Concepts
theodicy
existentialism
spiritual resilience
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you reconcile personal suffering with belief in a benevolent deity?
- What practices help maintain faith amid hardship?
A Different Perspective
Some argue that evil is a test rather than a flaw in divine plan, complicating the view
![“Evil cannot be "treated" -- nor should it be. Evil has to [be] confronted and destroyed and it matters not why the evil is in play. Society has no obligation to try to rehabilitate evil.” quote by Bill O'Reilly](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/b89/bill-o-reilly-1019_destroyed_evil-cannot-be-treated-nor-should-it-be_3597.jpg)
