Nếu Đức Chúa Trời của cha con, Đấng I-sác hằng kính sợ, tức là Đức Chúa Trời của Áp-ra-ham, không ở với con, thì bây giờ chắc hẳn cha đã đuổi con ra tay không rồi. Đức Chúa Trời đã thấy rõ nỗi khổ của con và công lao khó nhọc của đôi tay con, nên đã khiển trách cha đêm qua đó.”
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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.
Giải thích cho trẻ em
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.
Bối cảnh lịch sử
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.
Áp dụng cho hôm nay
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.