# Connecting Statement:

Satan's response to God's question in [verse 8](./08.md) runs through Job 8:11.

# Is it for no reason that Job fears God?

Satan uses a rhetorical question to introduce his claim that Job only serves God because God blesses him. Alternate translation: "Job has a very good reason for fearing God." or "Does Job not live better because he fears God?" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-rquestion]])

# for no reason

The word "reason" here implies some form of gain, whether physical goods or happiness.

# Job fears God

"Job honors God." See how you translated similar words in [Job 1:1](../01/01.md).

# God

God is referring to himself in third person. See how you translated this in [verse 8](./08.md). Alternate translation: "me" or "me, God" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-123person]])