Job 16:14

Turkish 2018 (Kitabı Mukaddes Eski ve Yeni Ahit)

Bedenimde gedik üzerine gedik açıyor; Bir dev gibi üzerime saldırıyor.

Bu ne anlama geliyor?

This verse is from the Book of Job, where Job is speaking about his suffering. He says that God is causing him to suffer continuously and relentlessly, like a giant running after him.

Çocuklar için açıklama

Imagine you're playing a game and someone keeps knocking you down over and over again. That's how Job feels. He thinks God keeps making him feel really bad, like a giant chasing after him to keep hurting him.

Tarihsel arka plan

The Book of Job was written by an unknown author, possibly around 6th century BCE. It was written for the Israelites to reflect on the nature of suffering and God's role in it. The story takes place in a setting where Job, a righteous man, faces severe trials and questions why these trials are happening to him.

Bugün için uygulama

Today, we might relate this verse to someone who feels like they are going through one trial after another, and they feel helpless. For example, someone dealing with continuous health issues might feel like Job, constantly struggling with their condition.

Konular

• suffering
• perseverance
• faith
• hope
• trials
• divine justice

İlgili ayetler

• Psalms 42:3
• Lamentations 3:1-18
• Habakkuk 1:13
• John 9:2-3
• Romans 8:28

Sık sorulan sorular

What does it mean when Job says 'he breaketh me with breach upon breach'?

It means Job feels like he is being hurt over and over again, with no break from his suffering.

Why does Job compare God to a giant?

Job uses the analogy of a giant to emphasize the overwhelming and relentless nature of his suffering, as if it is too big and powerful for him to handle.

How can this verse help those going through hard times?

This verse shows that even in severe trials, there can be a dialogue with God, reflecting on the nature of suffering and faith.

What can we learn about Job's relationship with God from this verse?

We learn that Job is questioning God's actions, feeling overwhelmed by his trials, yet still addressing God directly, indicating a complex relationship.