Job 8:20

Spanish RVR 1909 (Más información sobre Biblia Reina Valera 1909)

He aquí, Dios no aborrece al perfecto, Ni toma la mano de los malignos.

¿Qué significa esto?

This verse from Job 8:20 says that God won't abandon someone who is good and won't help those who do bad things. It is spoken by Bildad, one of Job's friends, who is trying to convince Job that God is just and fair.

Explicado para niños

Imagine you're playing a game where the good players get to stay and the bad players have to leave. God is like the coach who makes sure only the good players stay. This verse is saying God won't make a good player leave or help a bad player win.

Contexto histórico

The book of Job was written by an unknown author, likely after the Israelites' return from exile. The audience was the Israelites, and the cultural setting was a time of moral and spiritual reflection, questioning why the righteous suffer.

Aplicación para hoy

In today's world, think about a coworker who always does the right thing but faces challenges. This verse reminds us that God will not forget or abandon them, just as a good friend wouldn't desert them in tough times.

Temas

• justice
• righteousness
• trust in God
• God's character
• reward and punishment
• divine providence

Versículos relacionados

• Psalms 37:28
• Proverbs 11:21
• Matthew 5:45
• Romans 2:6
• 1 Peter 3:12

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Preguntas frecuentes

Who is speaking in Job 8:20?

Bildad, one of Job's friends, is speaking in this verse. He is trying to convince Job that God is just and does not abandon the righteous.

What does it mean that God won't 'cast away a perfect man'?

It means that God will not abandon someone who is righteous and faithful. The 'perfect man' here refers to someone who is upright in their conduct and follows God's ways.

How can this verse be applied to someone facing hardships?

This verse can provide comfort to someone facing hardships by reminding them that God will not abandon them if they are righteous. It's a reassurance that God sees and cares for those who are faithful.

What does this verse say about God's view on evil doers?

The verse indicates that God does not help or support those who engage in evil. This highlights God's moral standard and the importance of righteous living.