Job 31:33

Arabic 2016 (الكِتاب المُقَدَّس: التَّرْجَمَةُ العَرَبِيَّةُ المُبَسَّطَةُ)

إنْ أخفَيتُ إثمِي كَآدَمَ، فَكَتَمْتُ جَرِيمَتِي فِي صَدرِي،

What Does This Mean?

Job is speaking and saying that he didn't try to hide his sins like Adam did in the Garden of Eden. He didn't keep his wrongdoings secret. The key message is about honesty and not hiding one's mistakes.

Explained for Children

Imagine you did something wrong and tried to hide it, like Adam did when he ate the fruit. Job is saying he didn't do that. He didn't keep his mistakes hidden in his pocket like a secret.

Historical Background

The Book of Job was written by an unknown author, possibly a poet, and compiled during the time of the Israelite monarchy. It was written for the Israelites to reflect on suffering and righteousness, during a time when people had a deep understanding of the consequences of sin.

Living It Out Today

In today's world, this verse encourages us to be honest about our mistakes. For example, if you made a mistake at work, it's better to admit it rather than hide it and possibly cause more problems.

Topics

• sin
• honesty
• repentance
• confession
• transparency
• forgiveness

Related Verses

• Genesis 3:8-10
• Psalm 32:5
• Proverbs 28:13
• 1 John 1:9
• Luke 19:8

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does Job compare himself to Adam?

Job is using Adam as an example of someone who tried to hide his sins. He is emphasizing that he did not hide his sins like Adam did.

What does it mean to hide iniquity in the bosom?

To hide iniquity in the bosom means to keep one's sins secret and not admit to them, like hiding something close to your chest where no one can see.

What can we learn from Job about honesty?

We can learn from Job that honesty about our mistakes leads to a clearer conscience and can be a step towards repentance.

How does this relate to forgiveness?

Acknowledging our sins, like Job did, makes it possible for God and others to forgive us, which is a key part of the forgiveness process.