Job 38:21

Arabic 2016 (الكِتاب المُقَدَّس: التَّرْجَمَةُ العَرَبِيَّةُ المُبَسَّطَةُ)

لَا بُدَّ أنَّكَ تَعْلَمُ هَذِهِ الأُمُورَ لِأنَّكَ كُنْتَ مَولُودًا حِينَئِذٍ، وَلِأنَّ عُمْرَكَ طَوِيلٌ!

What Does This Mean?

God is speaking to Job, asking if he understands everything just because he was born or because he has lived a long time. The verse highlights that human knowledge is limited compared to God's.

Explained for Children

Imagine you're playing a game, and someone asks if you know all the rules just because you started playing a long time ago. God is asking Job if he thinks he knows everything just because he's been alive for a long time.

Historical Background

The Book of Job was written around 1500 BCE. It is part of the Old Testament and is believed to have been written by Moses or someone around his time. The audience would have been the Israelites, and the cultural setting focused on the relationship between God and humanity.

Living It Out Today

In today's world, this verse can remind us not to assume we know everything just because we've been alive for a long time. For example, a seasoned professional might still learn from a new, young colleague with fresh perspectives.

Topics

• wisdom
• knowledge
• human limitations
• God's omniscience
• faith
• humility

Related Verses

• Psalm 94:9
• Ecclesiastes 1:18
• Isaiah 40:12
• Romans 11:33
• 1 Corinthians 8:2

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main message of Job 38:21?

The main message is that human knowledge is limited, and we should not assume we know everything just because of our age or experience.

How does this verse relate to humility?

Job 38:21 teaches humility by reminding us that our understanding is limited, and we should acknowledge God's superior knowledge and wisdom.

How can we apply this verse in daily life?

We can apply this verse by being open to learning from others, regardless of their age or experience, and by recognizing the limits of our own knowledge.

What is the context of this verse in the book of Job?

In the book of Job, God is questioning Job's understanding and wisdom to highlight the vast difference between human knowledge and divine knowledge.