그러나 제 아버지의 하나님께서는 저와 함께하셨습니다. 그분은 아브라함 의 하나님이시며 이삭 의 ‘두려운 분 ’이십니다. 만일 그분이 저와 함께하지 않으셨더라면 장인어른은 틀림없이 저를 빈손으로 내보냈을 것입니다. 그렇지만 하나님께서는 제가 겪은 어려움과 제 손으로 하는 힘든 일들을 다 보셨습니다. 그래서 지난밤에 장인어른을 꾸짖으신 것입니다.”
이 구절의 의미
In Genesis 31:42, Jacob is talking to Laban and saying that if it weren't for the God of his ancestors Abraham and Isaac, he would have left empty-handed. He credits God for seeing his hard work and protecting him.
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Imagine you're playing a game where you collect points, but your friend is trying to cheat and take all your points. Then a superhero shows up and stops your friend from cheating and helps you get even more points. That's like what Jacob is saying about God in this verse.
역사적 배경
Genesis was likely written by Moses around 1446-1406 BCE. It was written for the Israelites to remind them of their history and the covenant with God. The cultural setting is the patriarchal period, focusing on the lives of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.
오늘의 적용
When facing difficult situations at work, remember that God sees your hard work and can provide protection and support, even when others might be trying to take advantage of you.