Job 24:11
Vietnamese (Kinh Thánh Tiếng Việt 1925)
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This verse is part of Job's lament, where he describes the hardships faced by the poor and oppressed. They work hard to make oil and wine but still suffer from thirst. The key message is about the unjust treatment of the poor.
Giải thích cho trẻ em
Imagine you work really hard to make lemonade, but you don't get to drink any. That's like what's happening here. The people are working hard but not getting what they need.
Bối cảnh lịch sử
Job is a book likely written around 1500-1000 BCE. It deals with the question of why the righteous suffer. The book is set in the land of Uz and reflects the cultural and social challenges of the time.
Áp dụng cho hôm nay
Consider a situation where hard workers are not rewarded or even mistreated. This could be in a workplace where employees work overtime but face unfair treatment or lack of recognition. This verse encourages us to be aware of such injustices and to advocate for fairness.