Job 36:18

Japanese (Colloquial version (1955))

あなたは怒りに誘われて、あざけりに陥らぬように心せよ。あがないしろの大いなるがために、おのれを誤るな。

この聖句の意味

This verse from the book of Job warns that God's anger can be very powerful and that even a great ransom cannot save you if you are taken away by his anger. Elihu, one of Job's friends, is speaking and emphasizing the severity of God's wrath.

子どもにもわかる説明

Imagine you're playing a game where you can lose if you break a rule. Now, think of God as the game master who has very strict rules. If you break one, even asking nicely won't help. That's what this verse is saying, but for grown-ups dealing with very serious matters.

歴史的背景

The book of Job is part of the Old Testament and is believed to have been written around 500-600 BC. It is a narrative that explores the question of why the righteous suffer and is set in a time when people were trying to understand God's justice and mercy.

今日への適用

In modern life, this verse can be applied to someone who is about to make a serious mistake, like driving under the influence. The warning is that once the mistake is made, even a large fine or apology might not be enough to fix the consequences.

トピック

• wrath
• salvation
• consequences
• repentance
• divine justice
• forgiveness

関連する聖句

• Deuteronomy 32:29
• Proverbs 11:31
• Isaiah 48:18
• Matthew 23:35
• Romans 2:5

よくある質問

Who is Elihu in the book of Job?

Elihu is one of Job's friends who speaks to Job after Job's other friends have spoken, offering his own perspective on why Job is suffering.

What does 'stroke' mean in this context?

In this verse, 'stroke' refers to a sudden and powerful action, much like a physical blow, symbolizing God's judgment or punishment.

Can anyone deliver someone from God's wrath?

The verse suggests that even a large ransom cannot deliver someone from God's wrath, emphasizing the severity of divine judgment.

How does this verse relate to divine justice?

This verse emphasizes that God's justice is absolute and that there are consequences for actions that incur God's wrath, even if one tries to redeem themselves afterwards.