우리 조상의 하나님 곧 할아버지 아브라함의 하나님 또 아버지 이삭이 한평생 모시고 살던 하나님께서 저와 함께 하지 않으셨더라면 장인 어른은 아마 저를 벌써 빈 손으로 쫓아내 버리셨을 겁니다. 그러나 하나님께서는 제가 그 동안 애쓰며 고생하고 일한 것을 다 아시고는 어젯밤에 장인 어른에게 나타나셔서 장인 어른을 꾸짖으신 겁니다'
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.