A rectangular framed illustration at the top of the manuscript page depicts a group of figures in a formal Byzantine style. In the center, two figures are seated on a long, low throne or bench. The figure on the right, haloed and wearing a white tunic with dark decorative bands and a dark mantle, raises a right hand in a gesture of address. The figure to the left is draped in a bright red robe. They are flanked by standing figures: four on the right (men and women) and three on the left. The scene is set against a golden-brown background with a simple red border, likely representing Job and his family or companions.

JOB

There was a certain man in the land of Uz, whose name was Job.

The land of Uz: this was the land of Esau. The region was named after Uz original: "Ausis", from Seir the son of Esau. The text intends to show that Job was a blessed and pious man, even though he came from among other lawless lands. This land of Uz itself is a marketplace of the impious, among whom they say he lived as one of good character. I believe the Samaritan regions are like those around the Jordan; for the Syrians call that area "lowland" original: "chthamalēn". It is from this that the name Uz is derived. According to the Syriac book, he had many children and even more... more?. For Job's father was Zareh original: "Zarek", one of the sons of Esau, and his mother was Bozrah. This makes him the fifth generation from Abraham. In the land of Uz: this is also testified? by a village?... for of the one dwelling in it?... some corrupted?. It falls under a single? governorship. This is also the wonderful thing.

And that man was true, blameless, righteous, and god-fearing, abstaining from every evil deed.

These words serve as a preamble to God's purpose. "True" refers to those who guard? their souls. Those who are righteous and god-fearing act as the man of God acts. And this was his glory... with much guarding?.