Job 31:15
Japanese (Colloquial version (1955))
この聖句の意味
Job is speaking in this verse and questioning why he should be treated differently from others since the same God who made him in the womb also made others. The key message is about equality and the belief that all humans are created by the same God.
子どもにもわかる説明
Imagine you and your friend were both made by the same baker. You both came from the same oven, right? So why should one cookie be treated differently from the other? That's what Job is saying here about people.
歴史的背景
The book of Job was likely written between 1500-600 BCE and is a dialogue between Job and his friends, focusing on suffering and justice. Job's statement here reflects the belief in the equality of all humans before God, a concept that resonated with the ancient Israelites.
今日への適用
In a modern setting, this verse can be applied when discussing workplace equality. Just as Job asserts all humans are made by the same God, we can argue that all employees should be treated equally regardless of their background.