Job 13:18

Japanese Contemporary (リビングバイブル)

私は自分が正しいことはわかっている。これが私の言い分だ。

この聖句の意味

In this verse, Job is speaking and saying he has presented his case and is confident that he will be shown to be right. Job believes that his innocence will be proven.

子どもにもわかる説明

Imagine you're playing a game and someone says you cheated. But you didn’t! So you tell everyone you didn’t cheat and you’re sure that soon everyone will see you’re telling the truth. That’s what Job is doing here.

歴史的背景

The Book of Job is an ancient text, traditionally attributed to Moses, but the exact authorship is debated. It was written during the Old Testament period, likely around 1500-1000 B.C.E. The story of Job explores themes of suffering and faith in the face of adversity.

今日への適用

Imagine being falsely accused at work or school. You might feel Job’s frustration and confidence. Just like Job, you can stand firm in your integrity and trust that the truth will come out.

トピック

• justice
• integrity
• suffering
• faith
• perseverance
• innocence

関連する聖句

• Psalm 37:23
• 1 Peter 3:16
• Romans 3:26
• Deuteronomy 25:1
• Proverbs 28:1

よくある質問

What does Job mean by 'I have ordered my cause'?

Job is saying he has presented his case clearly and logically, much like someone would present evidence in a court of law.

How can we apply Job's confidence to our lives?

We can apply Job's confidence by trusting in our integrity and maintaining faith that the truth will prevail, even when we face difficult situations.

What does it mean to be 'justified' in this context?

To be justified means that Job believes he will be proven innocent and his innocence will be recognized by others.

How does this verse relate to the theme of justice?

This verse relates to the theme of justice by showing Job's faith that he will be vindicated, reflecting the belief that justice and truth will ultimately be served.