Job 23:2

Japanese 1988 (Seisho Shinkyoudoyaku 聖書 新共同訳)

今日も、わたしは苦しみ嘆き 呻きのために、わたしの手は重い。

この聖句の意味

Job is expressing his frustration and pain. He says that his troubles are so heavy that even his groans cannot fully express how bad they are.

子どもにもわかる説明

Imagine you have a big, heavy backpack that’s so full of rocks that it hurts when you carry it. Job is saying that his problems are like that backpack, and even though he tries to complain about it, his complaints aren't enough to show how much it hurts.

歴史的背景

The book of Job was written around the time of the patriarchs, possibly by Moses or another unknown author. It deals with the suffering of a righteous man named Job and is set in the context of the ancient Near East, where such discussions about divine justice were common.

今日への適用

Someone dealing with a long-term illness might relate to Job's words. They might find that no matter how much they express their pain, it feels like their struggle is much deeper and heavier than their words can convey.

トピック

• suffering
• complaint
• grief
• justice
• prayer
• hope

関連する聖句

• Psalms 69:14
• Lamentations 3:18
• Habakkuk 3:19
• Matthew 8:6
• Romans 8:26

よくある質問

Why does Job say his stroke is heavier than his groaning?

Job feels that his suffering is so great that his words of complaint and groaning cannot fully express the depth of his pain and sorrow.

How can we relate to Job's feelings in this verse?

We can relate to Job's feelings by considering times when we have experienced a loss or hardship that seems to outweigh our ability to express it fully.

What does this verse teach about the limits of language?

This verse highlights the limitations of language in expressing deep emotional and physical pain, suggesting that there are experiences that go beyond words.

How does this verse connect to other parts of the Bible?

This verse connects to other parts of the Bible where individuals express their deep suffering and seek comfort, such as in the Psalms and Lamentations.