Indonesian BIS 1985 (Alkitab dalam Bahasa Indonesia Masa Kini)
Seandainya saya tidak dilindungi oleh Allah leluhur saya, yaitu Allah yang dipuja oleh Abraham dan Ishak, maka Paman pasti sudah menyuruh saya pergi dengan tangan kosong. Tetapi Allah telah memperhatikan kesusahan saya dan pekerjaan yang telah saya lakukan, dan tadi malam Ia telah memberikan keputusan-Nya."
Apa artinya?
In Genesis 31:42, Jacob is talking to Laban and saying that if it weren't for the God of his ancestors Abraham and Isaac, he would have left empty-handed. He credits God for seeing his hard work and protecting him.
Penjelasan untuk anak-anak
Imagine you're playing a game where you collect points, but your friend is trying to cheat and take all your points. Then a superhero shows up and stops your friend from cheating and helps you get even more points. That's like what Jacob is saying about God in this verse.
Latar belakang sejarah
Genesis was likely written by Moses around 1446-1406 BCE. It was written for the Israelites to remind them of their history and the covenant with God. The cultural setting is the patriarchal period, focusing on the lives of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.
Penerapan hari ini
When facing difficult situations at work, remember that God sees your hard work and can provide protection and support, even when others might be trying to take advantage of you.