Job 12:10
Japanese 1988 (Seisho Shinkyoudoyaku 聖書 新共同訳)
この聖句の意味
This verse from Job says that God has control over the life of every living thing and the breath of all people. Job is speaking here and the key message is that God is the source of all life.
子どもにもわかる説明
Imagine you have a box of crayons, and you decide which crayon to use for each part of your drawing. In the same way, God decides the life and breath of all living things.
歴史的背景
The Book of Job was written by an unknown author, possibly after the patriarchal period, around 1500-1000 B.C. It was written for the Israelites and reflects the cultural setting of the time, dealing with the question of why the righteous suffer.
今日への適用
In a modern context, this verse can remind us that during difficult times, God is in control of our lives and breath, and He has a purpose for everything that happens to us.