Job 34:28

Arabic Simplified (الكِتاب المُقَدَّس: التَّرْجَمَةُ العَرَبِيَّةُ المُبَسَّطَةُ)

حَتَّى جَعَلُوا صُرَاخَ الفَقِيرِ يَصِلُ إلَيْهِ. هُوَ يَسْمَعُ صَرخَةَ المُضْطَهَدِينَ.

What Does This Mean?

This verse from Job 34:28 says that the poor and the afflicted can cry out to God, and He hears them. The speaker, Elihu, emphasizes that God listens to those who are suffering and in need.

Explained for Children

Imagine you're in a big park, and you fall and hurt your knee. You cry out for help, and your mom or dad hears you and comes to help you. This verse is like that, but with God. The poor and the hurt people cry out to God, and He hears them and helps them.

Historical Background

Job 34:28 is part of the Book of Job, written around 600 BCE. The verse is spoken by Elihu, who is addressing Job's friends and Job himself. This section is set in a time when the Israelites were developing their understanding of God's justice and compassion towards the poor and afflicted.

Living It Out Today

Today, if you see a friend going through a tough time or if you're struggling yourself, remember that God listens to your cries. You can talk to Him about your problems, just like talking to a trusted friend, and He will hear you.

Topics

• God's justice
• compassion
• prayer
• poverty
• affliction
• hope

Related Verses

• Exodus 3:7
• Psalms 34:17
• Isaiah 58:6
• Matthew 25:31-46
• James 5:4

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Elihu in the Book of Job?

Elihu is one of the characters in the Book of Job. He is a young man who speaks to Job and his friends, offering his own perspective on Job's suffering and God's justice.

What does 'cry of the poor' mean in Job 34:28?

The 'cry of the poor' refers to the prayers or appeals of those who are suffering or in need. It highlights that God is attentive to the voices of the oppressed and the needy.

How can we apply this verse in our daily lives?

We can apply this verse by being aware of the needs of those around us and reaching out to help them, just as God listens to and helps those who cry out to Him.

What does this verse teach about God's justice?

This verse teaches that God is just and listens to the cries of those who are suffering, ensuring that their pleas are not ignored and that He acts on their behalf.