Job
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Job (role)
A job is a regular activity performed in exchange for payment. A person usually begins a job by becoming an employee, volunteering, or starting a business. The duration of a job may range from an hour to a lifetime . If a person is trained for a certain type of job, they may have a profession...
is a regular activity performed in exchange for payment.
Job may refer to:
In the Bible:
- Book of JobBook of JobThe Book of Job , commonly referred to simply as Job, is one of the books of the Hebrew Bible. It relates the story of Job, his trials at the hands of Satan, his discussions with friends on the origins and nature of his suffering, his challenge to God, and finally a response from God. The book is a...
, part of the Hebrew Bible - Job (biblical figure)Job (Biblical figure)Job is the central character of the Book of Job in the Hebrew Bible. Job is listed as a prophet of God in the Qur'an.- Book of Job :The Book of Job begins with an introduction to Job's character — he is described as a blessed man who lives righteously...
, the central character in the Book of Job
People named Job or Jobs:
- Brian JobBrian JobBrian Job is a former competitive American swimmer. He won a bronze medal at the 1968 Summer Olympics in the 200-meter breaststroke. He swam collegiately for Stanford University.-External links:*...
(born 1951), American former swimmer - Joseph-Désiré Job (born 1977), Cameroonian footballer
- Ignjat JobIgnjat JobIgnjat Job was a Croatian painter from Dubrovnik.He was an important representative of colour expressionism in the art scene of Yugoslavia during the 1930s. His landscapes of Dalmatia are reminiscent of the style of Van Gogh. He is best known for his series of paintings inspired by life on the...
(1895-1936), Croatian painter - Nick JobNick JobNicholas James Job is an English professional golfer.Job turned professional in 1965 and joined the European Tour in its first official season in 1972. He finished in the top-100 on the European Tour Order of Merit twelve times, with a best ranking of 26th in 1981...
(born 1949), English golfer - Laurene Powell Jobs (born 1963 or 1964), widow of Steve Jobs
- Steve JobsSteve JobsSteven Paul Jobs was an American businessman and inventor widely recognized as a charismatic pioneer of the personal computer revolution. He was co-founder, chairman, and chief executive officer of Apple Inc...
(1955–2011), co-founder and former CEO of consumer electronics company Apple Inc - Patriarch Job of AlexandriaPatriarch Job of Alexandria-References:...
, Greek Patriarch of Alexandria from 954 to 960 - Patriarch Job of Moscow (died 1607), first Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia and a saint of the Orthodox Church
- Job of Pochayiv (c.
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