Job 31:39
Arabic Simplified (الكِتاب المُقَدَّس: التَّرْجَمَةُ العَرَبِيَّةُ المُبَسَّطَةُ)
ما معنى هذا؟
Job is speaking and is saying that he has not stolen the fruits of the land nor harmed the owners. He is proclaiming his innocence and righteousness in this matter.
شرح للأطفال
Imagine if you borrowed your friend's toy and didn't ask them first. Job is saying he didn't do that with someone else's land or food, and he didn't hurt anyone in the process. He's being honest about not taking things that aren't his.
السياق التاريخي
The book of Job is set in ancient times, likely around the patriarchal period. It was written to explore the themes of suffering and righteousness. The audience would have been Israelites trying to understand why bad things happen to good people.
التطبيق اليوم
In today’s context, imagine a manager ensuring that they fairly compensate their workers for their labor and do not take credit for others' work. This verse encourages us to be just and honest in our dealings.