Job 20:12

German (Die Heilige Schrift (Schlachter 1951))

Ist das Böse noch so süß in seinem Munde, daß er es unter seiner Zunge birgt,

Was bedeutet das?

This verse is part of Zophar's speech in Job, where he is saying that even if a wicked person finds pleasure in their evil deeds, they still try to keep it hidden, as if it were something shameful.

Für Kinder erklärt

Imagine when you eat a yummy candy, but you know you're not supposed to have it, so you try to hide it in your mouth. That's what Zophar is saying about bad people who enjoy doing wrong things but try to keep it a secret.

Historischer Hintergrund

Job 20 is part of the Book of Job, written around 2000 years before Christ. It was written to an Israelite audience and reflects the culture and beliefs of that time. Zophar, one of Job's friends, is speaking here, trying to argue that Job must have done something wrong to deserve his suffering.

Anwendung für heute

Think about a time when you did something wrong but enjoyed it so much you tried to hide it. This verse reminds us that even when we enjoy sin, we still feel the need to hide it because deep down, we know it's wrong.

Themen

• sin
• judgment
• consequences
• deception
• moral integrity
• confession

Verwandte Verse

• Proverbs 20:17
• Psalm 34:13
• 1 Corinthians 6:9
• Proverbs 16:27
• Romans 6:21

Häufige Fragen

Why does Zophar talk about wickedness being sweet?

Zophar is highlighting how even though wicked actions can bring temporary satisfaction, they are ultimately harmful and lead to more trouble.

What does it mean to hide wickedness under the tongue?

It means keeping a secret or trying to conceal one's wrongdoings, as if they were hiding something shameful under their tongue.

How can we apply this verse to our daily lives?

We can reflect on our actions and ensure that we are not hiding any wrongdoing or enjoying sinful pleasures, but instead seek to live in integrity.

What other Bible verses talk about hiding sin?

Verses like Proverbs 28:13 and Psalm 32:5 discuss the consequences and the importance of confessing and not hiding our sins.