Job 16:9

Japanese (Colloquial version (1955))

彼は怒ってわたしをかき裂き、わたしを憎み、わたしに向かって歯をかみ鳴らした。わたしの敵は目を鋭くして、わたしを攻める。

この聖句の意味

In this verse, Job is speaking about how his enemies treat him with intense anger and hatred. They show their anger by gnashing their teeth and staring at him with hostility.

子どもにもわかる説明

Imagine if someone you knew was so angry at you that they showed their teeth and stared at you meanly. That's how Job felt his enemies were treating him. It's like when someone is so mad they want to bite you, but they can't.

歴史的背景

The Book of Job was written during the period of the Patriarchs and is believed to be one of the oldest books in the Bible. The audience is thought to be the Israelites, and it reflects the cultural setting of dealing with suffering and the concept of divine justice.

今日への適用

This verse can apply to someone today who feels like they are being unfairly targeted by others. It can be a reminder that even in difficult times, one can seek support and understanding from a community or higher power.

トピック

• suffering
• hatred
• divine justice
• perseverance
• community support
• emotional distress

関連する聖句

• Psalms 35:21
• Lamentations 3:46
• Jeremiah 18:18
• Acts 9:23
• 2 Timothy 3:11

よくある質問

Who is the 'he' in Job 16:9?

The 'he' refers to Job's enemies who are treating him with intense anger and hatred.

What does 'gnasheth upon me with his teeth' mean?

It means to show anger or hatred by grinding one's teeth, often as a sign of intense frustration or anger towards someone.

How can we apply this verse to our modern life?

We can understand it as a reminder of how we should not let anger or hatred from others affect us negatively and instead seek support and understanding.

What are some cross-references to understand this verse better?

Verses like Psalms 35:21, Lamentations 3:46, and Jeremiah 18:18 provide similar contexts of dealing with enemies and emotional distress.