Job 18:2

Arabic Bible AVD 1999 (الكتاب المقدس)

«إِلَى مَتَى تَضَعُونَ أَشْرَاكًا لِلْكَلَامِ؟ تَعَقَّلُوا وَبَعْدُ نَتَكَلَّمُ.

ما معنى هذا؟

In Job 18:2, Bildad the Shuhite is speaking to Job and his friends. He is frustrated with the prolonged discussion and wants to know when they will stop talking and start paying attention so they can have a meaningful conversation.

شرح للأطفال

Imagine you and your friends are talking about your favorite toys, but you've been talking for a long time and nothing is getting solved. One of your friends says, 'Hey, let's take a moment to listen to each other and then we can talk again.' That's what Bildad is saying here.

السياق التاريخي

Job 18:2 is part of the Book of Job, written around 1500-1000 BCE. The book is a dialogue between Job and his friends who are trying to understand why Job is suffering. The cultural setting reflects the belief that suffering is a result of sin.

التطبيق اليوم

In a modern scenario, this verse could apply to a group of friends who are endlessly debating an issue without reaching a resolution. Taking a moment to listen and reflect could lead to more productive conversation.

المواضيع

• suffering
• communication
• listening
• friendship
• discernment
• wisdom

آيات ذات صلة

• Job 2:10
• Proverbs 18:13
• James 1:19
• Ephesians 4:29
• 1 Peter 3:15

أسئلة شائعة

Who is Bildad in the Book of Job?

Bildad is one of Job's friends who comes to comfort him after his suffering but ends up debating with him about the reasons for his suffering.

Why is Bildad frustrated in this verse?

Bildad is frustrated because the conversation among Job and his friends has been going on for too long without reaching any resolution or meaningful insight.

What can we learn about communication from this verse?

We can learn that effective communication involves not just speaking but also listening and reflecting on what others have to say.

How can we apply Job 18:2 in our daily lives?

We can apply it by taking breaks during conversations to listen and understand before continuing, which can lead to more productive and meaningful discussions.