Job 17:4
Japanese (Colloquial version (1955))
この聖句の意味
In this verse, Job is speaking to God, saying that God has hidden understanding from certain people, and because of this, God will not make them important or powerful. It reflects on the idea of divine justice and the consequences of misunderstanding God's will.
子どもにもわかる説明
Imagine you have a friend who doesn't listen or understand when you explain your rules for a game. You might not let them be the team captain because they don't get it. Job is saying something like that, but with God and people who don't understand God's rules.
歴史的背景
The Book of Job is part of the Hebrew Bible, written around the 6th to 4th centuries BCE. It explores questions about suffering and divine justice. The verse comes from Job's lament about his suffering and his perception of God's actions.
今日への適用
In modern terms, this verse can remind us that understanding and wisdom are crucial. For example, a manager might not promote an employee who consistently misunderstands or ignores the company's values or mission.