Job 34:36
Japanese (Colloquial version (1955))
この聖句の意味
This verse is from Elihu's speech to Job. He says he hopes Job will be tested completely because of how Job has spoken about wicked people. The key message is about the consequences of one's words.
子どもにもわかる説明
Imagine you have a friend who always says mean things about other kids. Your other friend thinks maybe your first friend needs to face some challenges so they understand how their words hurt others. That's what Elihu is saying about Job.
歴史的背景
The Book of Job was written during the Old Testament period, and the speaker here is Elihu, one of Job's friends. The text reflects a time when people believed that suffering was a consequence of one's actions or words.
今日への適用
In modern times, this verse can be applied when someone speaks harshly about others. If a colleague speaks unfairly about their peers, they might need to experience similar situations to understand the impact of their words.