Job 2:3

To destroy him without cause - Thou wishedst me to permit thee to destroy a man whose sins have not called for so heavy a judgment. This seems to be the meaning of this saying. The original word, לבלעו leballeo , signifies to swallow down or devour; and this word St. Peter had no doubt in view in the place quoted on Job 2:7 ; of the preceding chapter: "Your adversary the devil goeth about as a roaring lion, seeking whom he may Devour; ζητων, τινα καταπιῃ , seeking whom he may Swallow or Gulp Down. See the note on 1 Peter 5:8 .