Job 18:8

Arabic 2018 (الترجمة الكاثوليكيّة (اليسوعيّة))

لأَنَّ رِجلَيه تُساقُ إِلى الشِّباك، فيَخْطو على عُيونِها.

ما معنى هذا؟

This verse is part of a speech by Bildad, one of Job's friends. It describes how Job, due to his own actions, has fallen into trouble as if he was caught in a net or trap he set for himself.

شرح للأطفال

Imagine you're playing a game and you make a mistake that makes it harder for you to win. That's what this verse is talking about. Job made some choices that ended up being like a trap for him.

السياق التاريخي

Job 18:8 is part of the Book of Job, likely written during the time of the Patriarchs or before the Exodus. The book addresses the question of why the righteous suffer and is a dialogue between Job and his friends. This verse is spoken by Bildad, who believes Job's suffering is a result of his sins.

التطبيق اليوم

In modern life, this verse can apply to someone who makes a decision that leads to their own downfall. For example, someone who lies about their work experience and gets caught, facing the consequences of their own deceit.

المواضيع

• suffering
• consequences
• wisdom
• judgment
• sin
• traps

آيات ذات صلة

• Proverbs 5:22
• Psalms 9:15
• Jeremiah 51:38
• Romans 2:9
• 1 Peter 4:18

قراءات موصى بها

تفسير تفاسير Job → احصل على هذا الكتاب كتاب مقدس للدراسة (الترجمة الكاثوليكيّة (اليسوعيّة)) →

أسئلة شائعة

Who is speaking in Job 18:8?

Bildad, one of Job's friends, is speaking in this verse. He is addressing Job, believing Job's troubles are a result of his own actions.

What does it mean to be 'cast into a net by his own feet'?

This phrase means that Job's troubles are a result of his own actions, much like walking into a trap that he inadvertently set for himself.

How can this verse be used in daily life?

This verse can remind us to be cautious with our decisions, as actions can lead to unforeseen consequences that may trap us.

What are the cross-references for Job 18:8?

Some cross-references include Proverbs 5:22, Psalms 9:15, Jeremiah 51:38, Romans 2:9, and 1 Peter 4:18, which all deal with the idea of consequences and traps.