Bildad is a name of Hebrew origin, found in the Bible, particularly in the Book of Job. The name is often translated as "beloved" or "beloved of his father" in Hebrew (בִּלְדַּד, Bil'dad). In the context of the Bible, Bildad is one of the three friends who visit Job during his time of suffering and engage in a theological debate with him. Bildad is traditionally regarded as a descendant of Shuah, a son of Abraham through Keturah (Genesis 25:2). The name Bildad also appears in other translations and languages, such as Bildad in German, Bildad in French, and Bildad in Spanish. Throughout the Book of Job, Bildad argues that Job's suffering is a direct result of his sins, reflecting the conventional wisdom of the time.
Biblical figure, an associate of Job
Bildad, the Shuhite, was one of Job's three friends who visited the patriarch in the Hebrew Bible's Book of Job. He was a descendant of Shuah, son of Abraham and Keturah, whose family lived in the deserts of Arabia, or a resident of the district. In speaking with Job, his intent was consolation, but he became an accuser, asking Job what he has done to deserve God's wrath.