Job 15:35
Japanese (Colloquial version (1955))
この聖句の意味
In Job 15:35, Eliphaz continues his argument against Job, saying that those who act wickedly plan evil deeds, produce nothing worthwhile, and carry deceit in their hearts. The key message is that evil intentions lead to worthless actions and deceit.
子どもにもわかる説明
Imagine you have a garden where you plant seeds. If you plant weeds instead of flowers, you won't get beautiful flowers but more weeds. That's what this verse is saying: when you plan bad things, you end up with bad results and trickery in your heart.
歴史的背景
Job 15:35 is part of the book of Job, written around 1500-500 BCE. The speaker is Eliphaz, one of Job's friends, addressing Job during a time of deep suffering. The cultural setting is the ancient Near East, where friends would often offer their perspectives on why someone might be suffering.
今日への適用
Consider a situation where someone consistently lies to their coworkers. They may think they're getting ahead, but in reality, they're building a reputation for deceit, which can lead to distrust and isolation in the workplace.