Job 40:7
Japanese (Colloquial version (1955))
「あなたは腰に帯して、男らしくせよ。わたしはあなたに尋ねる、わたしに答えよ。
この聖句の意味
In this verse, God is speaking to Job and challenges him to prepare for a serious conversation. God asks Job to answer some tough questions.
子どもにもわかる説明
Imagine your mom or dad telling you to get ready to talk about something important. They want you to listen carefully and answer some big questions. That's what God is doing here with Job.
歴史的背景
The Book of Job was written by an unknown author around 500-600 BC. It tells the story of Job, a righteous man who suffered greatly, and his conversations with God. The book explores themes of suffering and faith.
今日への適用
Imagine a scenario where you are facing a difficult decision or challenge. This verse reminds us that when God speaks, we should be prepared to listen and respond honestly.
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よくある質問
Why does God tell Job to 'gird up thy loins'?
This is a metaphorical way of saying that Job should prepare himself mentally and emotionally for a tough conversation with God.
What kind of questions does God ask in this conversation?
God asks Job about creation and the natural world, challenging Job's understanding of power and wisdom.
How should we respond when God asks us tough questions?
We should be honest and reflect deeply on our answers, recognizing God's wisdom and our own limitations.
What can we learn about God from this verse?
We learn that God is serious about His conversations with us and expects us to take them seriously too.