Job 14:13

Afrikaans DB 2006 (Die Boodskap)

Job het vir die Here gesê: “Ek wens U wil my tussen die dooie mense wegsteek en my daar hou totdat U nie meer so kwaad is nie. Besluit vir hoe lank U van my wil vergeet. As hierdie tyd verby is, kan U dan weer van my onthou.

What Does This Mean?

In this verse, Job is speaking to God, asking for a hiding place from his troubles, like the grave, until God's anger passes. He hopes God will remember him at a set time. It shows Job's despair and his trust in God’s eventual remembrance.

Explained for Children

Imagine you're playing hide-and-seek, and you ask your friend to hide you until it's safe to come out. Job is asking God to do something like that, to hide him until he can come out and things are better again.

Historical Background

The book of Job is believed to have been written by an unknown author sometime between the 6th and 4th centuries BCE. It is set in the land of Uz and deals with a righteous man, Job, who faces severe trials and questions about divine justice and human suffering.

Living It Out Today

Consider a scenario where someone is going through a tough time, like a serious illness. They might feel like Job, wishing for a respite from their suffering, trusting that things will get better with time and God's intervention.

Topics

• hope
• suffering
• trust
• salvation
• divine justice
• redemption

Related Verses

• Psalm 56:12
• Isaiah 26:20
• Revelation 6:17
• Habakkuk 2:3
• Psalms 31:14

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Job asking for in Job 14:13?

Job is asking God to hide him from his troubles, like in the grave, until God's wrath passes and He remembers Job again.

How does this verse reflect Job's state of mind?

This verse shows Job's despair and hope that God will remember him and bring him back to a better place after a set time.

What can we learn from Job's trust in God?

Even in his deepest despair, Job trusts that God will remember him and bring him through his suffering, teaching us about faith and trust in God during difficult times.

How does Job 14:13 relate to hope?

Job expresses hope for a future where he is remembered and restored by God, reflecting the theme of hope amidst suffering.