Job 36:18

Arabic 2016 (الكِتاب المُقَدَّس: التَّرْجَمَةُ العَرَبِيَّةُ المُبَسَّطَةُ)

لَا تَسْمَحْ لِغَيظِكَ بِأنْ يَجْذِبَكَ إلَى الشَّكِّ، وَلَا تَتَرَاجَعْ بِسَبِبِ عِظَمِ فِدْيَتِكَ.

What Does This Mean?

This verse from the book of Job warns that God's anger can be very powerful and that even a great ransom cannot save you if you are taken away by his anger. Elihu, one of Job's friends, is speaking and emphasizing the severity of God's wrath.

Explained for Children

Imagine you're playing a game where you can lose if you break a rule. Now, think of God as the game master who has very strict rules. If you break one, even asking nicely won't help. That's what this verse is saying, but for grown-ups dealing with very serious matters.

Historical Background

The book of Job is part of the Old Testament and is believed to have been written around 500-600 BC. It is a narrative that explores the question of why the righteous suffer and is set in a time when people were trying to understand God's justice and mercy.

Living It Out Today

In modern life, this verse can be applied to someone who is about to make a serious mistake, like driving under the influence. The warning is that once the mistake is made, even a large fine or apology might not be enough to fix the consequences.

Topics

• wrath
• salvation
• consequences
• repentance
• divine justice
• forgiveness

Related Verses

• Deuteronomy 32:29
• Proverbs 11:31
• Isaiah 48:18
• Matthew 23:35
• Romans 2:5

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Elihu in the book of Job?

Elihu is one of Job's friends who speaks to Job after Job's other friends have spoken, offering his own perspective on why Job is suffering.

What does 'stroke' mean in this context?

In this verse, 'stroke' refers to a sudden and powerful action, much like a physical blow, symbolizing God's judgment or punishment.

Can anyone deliver someone from God's wrath?

The verse suggests that even a large ransom cannot deliver someone from God's wrath, emphasizing the severity of divine judgment.

How does this verse relate to divine justice?

This verse emphasizes that God's justice is absolute and that there are consequences for actions that incur God's wrath, even if one tries to redeem themselves afterwards.