Job 18:20
Assamese - 2019 (ইণ্ডিয়ান ৰিভাইচ ভাৰচন (IRV) আচামিচ - 2019)
What Does This Mean?
This verse is from Zophar's speech in the book of Job. It says that people who come after the afflicted will be shocked by what happened to Job, just like those who came before were frightened by his troubles. The verse highlights the lasting impact of Job's suffering.
Explained for Children
Imagine you see an old house that used to be beautiful but is now falling apart. You might feel sad or surprised, just like the people who see Job's situation and are shocked by what happened to him. It's like when you hear a story about something that happened to someone else, and you feel surprised because you didn’t expect it.
Historical Background
The book of Job is part of the Old Testament, written around the 6th century BCE. It was written to an audience dealing with questions of suffering and the justice of God. The cultural setting is a patriarchal society in the ancient Near East, where Job's story challenges the idea that suffering is always a result of sin.
Living It Out Today
Imagine a community where a respected leader faces a sudden downfall. The shock and surprise of the community reflect the sentiment in this verse. People who learn about the leader's situation later are just as stunned as those who witnessed it firsthand.