Job 20:26

Arabic 2016 (الكِتاب المُقَدَّس: التَّرْجَمَةُ العَرَبِيَّةُ المُبَسَّطَةُ)

لَا تَرَى كُنُوزُهُ ضَوْءَ النَّهَارِ، وَتَلْتَهِمُهُ نَارٌ لَمْ يُضْرِمْهَا بَشَرٌ. فَتُدَمِّرُ كُلَّ مَا تَبَقَّى مِنْ بَيْتِهِ.

What Does This Mean?

Job 20:26 is part of Zophar's speech to Job, predicting that the wicked will be consumed by fire and darkness. The verse indicates that evil deeds will result in destruction and misfortune for the evildoer and those associated with them.

Explained for Children

Imagine a dark room where you can't see anything, and a fire starts. That's what this verse is talking about. It's saying that bad people will be in the dark and the fire will burn them up, and it will be hard for the people who are left.

Historical Background

Job 20 is part of the Book of Job, an ancient Hebrew text possibly written between the 6th and 4th centuries BCE. The chapter contains Zophar's third speech, addressing Job, who is suffering greatly. The text reflects the cultural belief that evil actions lead to divine punishment.

Living It Out Today

Consider a modern scenario where someone has been dishonest in business, causing financial ruin for others. This verse suggests that such a person will eventually face the consequences of their actions, possibly losing everything they have, just as the fire consumes the wicked.

Topics

• judgment
• consequences
• sin
• punishment
• darkness
• fire

Related Verses

• Proverbs 13:21
• Revelation 21:8
• Deuteronomy 29:19
• Jeremiah 17:4
• Romans 2:5-6

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 'fire not blown' mean in Job 20:26?

The phrase 'fire not blown' suggests a fire that burns without needing to be fanned or tended, indicating a relentless and unstoppable form of divine punishment.

Who is speaking in Job 20:26?

Zophar, one of Job's friends, is speaking in Job 20:26, offering his perspective on the consequences of Job's supposed wickedness.

What does 'it shall go ill with him that is left in his tabernacle' mean?

This phrase means that those who are left behind after the wicked person is punished will also suffer or face misfortune as a result of their association with the wicked.

How does this verse connect with other themes in the Book of Job?

Job 20:26 ties into the larger theme of divine retribution and judgment in the book, which explores how God responds to the actions of both the righteous and the wicked.