Job 18:20

Japanese (Colloquial version (1955))

西の者は彼の日について驚き、東の者はおじ恐れる。まことに、悪しき者のすまいはこのようであり、神を知らない者の所はこのようである」。

この聖句の意味

This verse is from Zophar's speech in the book of Job. It says that people who come after the afflicted will be shocked by what happened to Job, just like those who came before were frightened by his troubles. The verse highlights the lasting impact of Job's suffering.

子どもにもわかる説明

Imagine you see an old house that used to be beautiful but is now falling apart. You might feel sad or surprised, just like the people who see Job's situation and are shocked by what happened to him. It's like when you hear a story about something that happened to someone else, and you feel surprised because you didn’t expect it.

歴史的背景

The book of Job is part of the Old Testament, written around the 6th century BCE. It was written to an audience dealing with questions of suffering and the justice of God. The cultural setting is a patriarchal society in the ancient Near East, where Job's story challenges the idea that suffering is always a result of sin.

今日への適用

Imagine a community where a respected leader faces a sudden downfall. The shock and surprise of the community reflect the sentiment in this verse. People who learn about the leader's situation later are just as stunned as those who witnessed it firsthand.

トピック

• suffering
• faith
• justice
• shock
• impact
• community

関連する聖句

• Job 29:25
• Job 34:29
• Psalm 92:9
• Ecclesiastes 1:11
• Romans 12:2

よくある質問

Who is speaking in Job 18:20?

Zophar is speaking in this verse. He is one of Job's friends who is criticizing Job for not admitting his sins.

What does it mean to be 'astonied'?

To be 'astonied' means to be greatly surprised or shocked. In this context, it describes how people will react to the unexpected and severe changes in Job's life.

How does this verse relate to the theme of suffering in Job?

This verse highlights how Job's suffering has a lasting impact, not only on those who witness it firsthand but also on future generations, emphasizing the profound nature of his experience.

What does the verse imply about the impact of Job's story?

The verse suggests that Job's story will have a lasting and profound impact, shocking and surprising future generations in the same way it did those who witnessed it.