Job 10:15

Japanese (Colloquial version (1955))

わたしがもし悪ければわたしはわざわいだ。たといわたしが正しくても、わたしは頭を上げることができない。わたしは恥に満ち、悩みを見ているからだ。

この聖句の意味

In this verse, Job is expressing his despair. He says that no matter whether he is wicked or righteous, he feels miserable and confused. He asks God to see his suffering.

子どもにもわかる説明

Imagine you have a big test at school. You think, 'If I do badly, I'll be sad. But even if I do well, I won't feel happy because I'm so confused about everything.' That's how Job feels here. He's asking God to see how hard things are for him.

歴史的背景

Job 10:15 is part of the Book of Job, which is believed to have been written around 1500-500 BCE. It was written for the Israelites to understand the complexities of suffering and faith. The cultural setting reflects a time when people's relationship with God was seen as central to their identity and well-being.

今日への適用

Think about a time when you felt like nothing was going your way, whether you did something wrong or not. Job's feeling of confusion and suffering can relate to someone who is going through a tough time and can't find peace, no matter what they do. It's a call to recognize our need for God's perspective on our struggles.

トピック

• suffering
• confusion
• affliction
• faith
• hope
• God's perspective

関連する聖句

• Psalms 88:15
• Lamentations 3:17
• Jeremiah 20:14
• Matthew 11:28
• 1 Peter 5:7

よくある質問

Why does Job feel confused regardless of his righteousness?

Job feels confused because he sees no clear path to happiness or peace, whether he is wicked or righteous. His suffering makes him question the fairness and clarity of his situation.

How can one apply Job's plea to God in modern life?

One can apply Job's plea by recognizing their own confusion and affliction and asking God to see them clearly, offering them understanding and relief from their struggles.

What does it mean to not lift up one's head?

'Not lifting up one's head' often means feeling too heavy-hearted or too discouraged to be proud or confident, reflecting a deep sense of sorrow or despair.

How does Job's affliction relate to his view of God?

Job's affliction leads him to deeply question his relationship with God, seeking a clearer understanding of his suffering and God's role in it, which reflects a broader human struggle to understand divine justice.