Job 10:17

Arabic 2016 (الكِتاب المُقَدَّس: التَّرْجَمَةُ العَرَبِيَّةُ المُبَسَّطَةُ)

تَسْتَدْعِي شُهُودًا كَثِيرِينَ ضِدِّي، وَيَزدَادُ غَضَبُكَ عَلَيَّ. فَتُرسِلُ جَيْشًا بَعْدَ جَيْشٍ ضِدِّي.

What Does This Mean?

Job is speaking to God, expressing his frustration. He feels that God is constantly bringing new accusations against him and increasing His anger. Job feels like there's always something new and challenging against him.

Explained for Children

Imagine you're playing a game and every time you think you've figured out the rules, someone changes them, and you get in trouble for not following the new rules. That's how Job feels with God, like the rules keep changing and he can't win.

Historical Background

The Book of Job was written during the Old Testament period, likely by an unknown author. The audience was the Israelites, and the cultural setting was a time when people believed that suffering was a sign of God's displeasure. Job challenges this belief.

Living It Out Today

Consider a modern scenario where a person is trying to maintain their health, but despite their best efforts, they face new health challenges. This verse can help us understand that sometimes, despite our efforts, we face continuous challenges and it's important to seek God's perspective.

Topics

• suffering
• faith
• perseverance
• God's justice
• human frailty
• complaint

Related Verses

• Psalm 44:17
• Lamentations 3:39
• Amos 7:7-9
• Romans 8:35
• 1 Peter 4:12

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does Job say God is increasing His indignation?

Job feels that God is continuously bringing new challenges and increasing His anger against him, even though Job believes he has done nothing wrong.

How can we relate to Job's feelings of constant challenges?

We can relate by recognizing that life often brings new challenges that seem unfair. Job's story encourages us to seek understanding and peace amidst these trials.

What does 'changes and war are against me' mean in modern terms?

It means that life is constantly changing and these changes can feel like an ongoing struggle or battle, much like Job's situation.

Is there a promise of an end to suffering in this verse?

This verse focuses on Job's current struggle and does not directly promise an end to suffering. However, Job's story eventually shows that God's purposes are greater than our immediate challenges.