The Lord said unto Satan, "All that he hath is in thy power." "Behold, he is in thine hand; but save his life." Thus permitted, Satan swept away all that Job possessed--flocks and herds, menservants and maidens, sons and daughters; and he "smote Job with sore boils from the sole of his foot unto his crown." Job 1:8-12; 2:5-7.

Da Satan havde fået denne tilladelse, berøvede han Job alt, hvad han ejede får og kvæg, karle og tjenestepiger, sønner og døtre; og han»slog Job med ondartede bylder fra fodsål til isse.« Job 1,8-12; 2,5-7.