Job 11:14

Arabic Bible ERV 2009

إذا نَفَضتَ الشَّرَّ مِنْ يَدِكَ، وَلَمْ تَسمَحْ لِلإثمِ بِأنْ يَسكُنَ بَيتَكَ،

What Does This Mean?

The verse is Zophar speaking to Job, advising him to get rid of any wrongdoing in his life. It means to avoid sin and keep your home free from wickedness.

Explained for Children

Imagine you have a dirty room. Zophar is telling Job to clean up the mess and not let bad things stay in your house. Just like how you’d throw away trash, get rid of anything bad in your life.

Historical Background

Job 11:14 is part of the Book of Job, written sometime between the 6th and 4th centuries BCE. The audience is Job and his friends who are discussing his suffering. It reflects the ancient Hebrew belief in the connection between moral purity and divine blessing.

Living It Out Today

Imagine you have a habit of lying to your parents. This verse encourages you to stop lying and create a truthful environment in your home, improving relationships and your own character.

Topics

• sin
• repentance
• holiness
• ethics
• purification
• moral purity

Related Verses

• Psalm 34:14
• Ephesians 4:28
• Proverbs 16:6
• 2 Corinthians 7:1
• 1 John 1:9

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean to put iniquity far away?

It means to completely remove any sin from your life, as if you are pushing it away from you to a distant place where it can no longer influence you.

How does this verse relate to our homes?

It suggests that our homes should be places of moral purity. By removing wickedness from our lives, we can create a positive environment for ourselves and our families.

Can you give an example of how to apply this in everyday life?

If you have a habit of gossiping, you can apply this verse by resolving to stop spreading rumors and instead focus on speaking truthfully and constructively.

What does this verse teach about the relationship between sin and our living spaces?

The verse implies that our living spaces reflect our inner state. By cleansing our lives of sin, we can also cleanse our homes, making them places of peace and righteousness.