Bible Dictionary
Uz, The land of
The land of Uz was the homeland of Job. It was probably located east or southeast of Palestine and north of Edom, though its precise boundaries are uncertain.
Definition
The land of Uz was the region where Job lived. Its precise boundaries are not given in the supplied material.
Biblical Usage
Uz is mentioned in connection with Job’s residence and also occurs in references concerning judgment and the daughter of Edom. The supplied material identifies only these three biblical passages.
Historical Background
The land was probably somewhere east or southeast of Palestine and north of Edom, though this location is stated as probable rather than certain.
Scripture References
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Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Where Job lived (1:1; Jer. 25:20; Lam. 4:21), probably somewhere to the east or south-east of Palestine and north of Edom. It is mentioned in Scripture only in these three passages.