Job 15:19

German (Die Heilige Schrift (Schlachter 1951))

als noch ihnen allein das Land gehörte und noch kein Fremder zu ihnen herübergekommen war:

Was bedeutet das?

This verse is part of a conversation where Job's friend Bildad is speaking. He is reminding Job that the land was given to a specific group of people, and no outsiders were among them. The key message is about the exclusivity and chosen nature of a people group.

Für Kinder erklärt

Imagine you have a special toy that only you and your close friends can play with, and no one else is allowed to join. That's what this verse is talking about, but with a whole land instead of a toy.

Historischer Hintergrund

Job 15:19 is found in the Book of Job, written around 2000 years ago. The book is a dialogue between Job, who has suffered greatly, and his friends. The audience is the readers of the Old Testament, and the cultural setting involves discussions about suffering and the nature of God’s justice.

Anwendung für heute

In today’s context, this verse can remind us of community boundaries and the importance of respecting them. For example, in a neighborhood with a strong sense of community, outsiders trying to join in might not be welcomed.

Themen

• chosen people
• community
• boundaries
• God's favor
• exclusivity
• justice

Verwandte Verse

• Genesis 17:7
• Exodus 19:5-6
• Psalm 148:14
• Ephesians 2:19
• Revelation 21:7

Häufige Fragen

Who is speaking in Job 15:19?

Bildad, one of Job's friends, is speaking. He is reminding Job of the chosen nature of a people group.

What does the verse mean by 'no stranger passed among them'?

It means that the group was exclusive and did not allow outsiders to join or mingle with them, emphasizing their chosen status.

How does this relate to community today?

Today, this verse can remind us of the importance of respecting community boundaries and the value of exclusivity in certain contexts.

Can you give a cross-reference to Job 15:19?

A related verse is Genesis 17:7, which talks about God's covenant with Abraham and his descendants, emphasizing exclusivity and chosenness.