Job 24:11
Japanese (Colloquial version (1955))
この聖句の意味
This verse is part of Job's lament, where he describes the hardships faced by the poor and oppressed. They work hard to make oil and wine but still suffer from thirst. The key message is about the unjust treatment of the poor.
子どもにもわかる説明
Imagine you work really hard to make lemonade, but you don't get to drink any. That's like what's happening here. The people are working hard but not getting what they need.
歴史的背景
Job is a book likely written around 1500-1000 BCE. It deals with the question of why the righteous suffer. The book is set in the land of Uz and reflects the cultural and social challenges of the time.
今日への適用
Consider a situation where hard workers are not rewarded or even mistreated. This could be in a workplace where employees work overtime but face unfair treatment or lack of recognition. This verse encourages us to be aware of such injustices and to advocate for fairness.