Job 35:13

Vietnamese (Kinh Thánh Tiếng Việt 1925)

Quả thật lời cầu nguyện hư giả, Ðức Chúa Trời chẳng dủ nghe, Ðấng Toàn năng chẳng thèm đoái đến.

Điều này có nghĩa gì?

This verse from Job says that God does not listen to empty or meaningless words. The speaker is Elihu, one of Job's friends. The key message is that God values sincere communication.

Giải thích cho trẻ em

Imagine you tell your mom or dad you're sorry, but you're not really sorry at all. This verse tells us that God is like a parent who knows when you're not being sincere. God wants us to be honest and sincere.

Bối cảnh lịch sử

Job 35 is part of the Book of Job, written during the Old Testament period, possibly around the time of the patriarchs. The audience was likely Israelites, and the cultural setting was one where suffering and divine justice were deeply intertwined.

Áp dụng cho hôm nay

Consider a scenario where someone is praying to God for something, but they're only doing it because they think they should, not because they really mean it. This verse reminds us that God values genuine prayer and honesty.

Chủ đề

• honesty
• prayer
• divine justice
• sincerity
• communication with God
• faith

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• Psalms 66:18
• Proverbs 15:8
• 1 Peter 3:12
• John 10:27
• Psalm 106:19

Câu hỏi thường gặp

Does this verse mean God ignores all prayers?

No, it means God values sincere and meaningful prayers. It's not about God ignoring prayers, but about the quality and sincerity of the prayer.

What does 'vanity' mean in this context?

In this context, 'vanity' refers to insincere, empty words or thoughts that lack genuine meaning or purpose.

How can we ensure our prayers are not 'vanity'?

To ensure our prayers are sincere, we should pray from our heart, be honest about our feelings and needs, and seek to communicate with God in a meaningful way.

Is this verse only about prayer?

While it can apply to prayer, the verse speaks more broadly about how God values sincerity in all forms of communication and actions towards Him.