Job 8:18

Arabic 2016 (الكِتاب المُقَدَّس: التَّرْجَمَةُ العَرَبِيَّةُ المُبَسَّطَةُ)

وَإذَا اقتُلِعَتْ، يُنْكِرُهَا مَكَانُهَا وَيَقُولُ مَا رَأيْتُكِ مِنْ قَبْلُ.

What Does This Mean?

This verse is from Bildad's speech to Job. It says that if God destroys someone from their place, the destroyed one would deny their previous existence there. The key message is about how quickly a person's former status can be forgotten when they fall.

Explained for Children

Imagine you're playing with your favorite toy, and suddenly it breaks. You might feel like it never existed, just like in this verse. When something good is taken away, people can forget how it was before.

Historical Background

Job 8:18 is part of the Book of Job, written during the Old Testament times. It was likely composed in the 6th or 5th century BCE. The text is set in a context where three friends, including Bildad, are discussing Job's suffering and trying to understand God's role in it.

Living It Out Today

Think about when a celebrity falls from grace. People often act as if they never existed, forgetting their past contributions. This verse teaches us to be mindful of how we treat others, especially in times of their misfortune.

Topics

• suffering
• forgottenness
• human frailty
• God's sovereignty
• mortality
• wisdom

Related Verses

• Job 14:18
• Psalms 103:16
• Isaiah 40:6
• Matthew 6:19-21
• James 1:10

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is speaking in Job 8:18?

Bildad is speaking in this verse. He is one of Job's friends who is trying to offer wisdom about Job's suffering.

What does it mean when it says 'it shall deny him'?

It means that once someone is destroyed or removed from their place, they might be forgotten or denied by others as if they never existed before.

How does this verse relate to the Book of Job's overall message?

This verse reflects the theme of the Book of Job, which explores the concept of suffering and how people respond to the loss of status or health, often questioning their former existence.

Can you give an example from modern life that relates to Job 8:18?

A good example could be a public figure who falls from grace. People often act as if they never existed, forgetting their past contributions, much like how the verse suggests someone might be denied or forgotten.