Job 20:8

Arabic Bible AVD 1999 (الكتاب المقدس)

كَٱلْحُلْمِ يَطِيرُ فَلَا يُوجَدُ، وَيُطْرَدُ كَطَيْفِ ٱللَّيْلِ.

What Does This Mean?

This verse from Job 20:8 is spoken by Zophar, one of Job's friends. It describes how someone who has done wrong will vanish quickly, like a dream or a vision in the night, leaving no trace behind.

Explained for Children

Imagine you have a dream about a giant ice cream that disappears when you reach for it. That's what Zophar is saying about someone who does bad things—they'll be gone as quickly as that ice cream in your dream.

Historical Background

The Book of Job was written by an unknown author around 500 BC. It is set in the land of Uz and is a dialogue between Job and his friends who are trying to understand why Job, a righteous man, has suffered so much.

Living It Out Today

Today, this verse can be applied to someone who might think they can get away with cheating or lying. Just like the dream or night vision, their wrongdoings will catch up with them, and they will disappear from the scene without a trace.

Topics

• justice
• righteousness
• punishment
• vanity
• transience
• moral consequences

Related Verses

• Psalm 73:20
• Isaiah 29:7
• Matthew 13:32
• 1 Corinthians 3:12
• Ephesians 4:22

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Zophar in the Book of Job?

Zophar is one of Job's friends who come to comfort him after his losses but end up arguing that Job’s suffering is due to his sins.

What does it mean to be chased away as a vision of the night?

It means that something or someone that once seemed real and substantial disappears as quickly and surely as a dream does when one wakes up.

How can this verse be applied to daily life?

It can remind people that wrong actions, like cheating or lying, might seem beneficial at first but will eventually lead to consequences that can't be avoided.

What does the verse tell us about the nature of wrong actions?

It suggests that wrong actions, no matter how they seem at first, ultimately lead to a fleeting and unfulfilling end.