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Job 2:7

Western Saints

Gregory the Dialogist

ALLEGORICAL INTERPRETATION. So went Satan forth from the presence of the Lord, and smote Job with sore boils, from the sole of his foot unto his crown. No one entereth into this life of the Elect, that has not undergone the contradictions of this enemy. And they all have proved themselves the members of our Redeemer, who, from the first beginning of the world, whilst living righteously, have suffered wrongs. …

Morals on the Book of Job, Book III ↗

Thomas Aquinas

When Satan had received the power, he proceeds to execute it. So the text continues, "So Satan went forth from the face of the Lord and afflicted Job," with what was truly an abominable and shameful blow. So the text says, "with sores," which were incurable and painful, i.e. "loathsome," entirely "from the sole of his foot to the crown of his head."

Commentary on Job ↗