Job 20:21
Assamese - 2019 (ইণ্ডিয়ান ৰিভাইচ ভাৰচন (IRV) আচামিচ - 2019)
What Does This Mean?
This verse from the Book of Job tells us that nothing of what the wicked person eats will be left, and no one will care about his possessions. Zophar is speaking, warning about the fate of the wicked.
Explained for Children
Imagine if you had a big cookie, but you couldn't eat it all, and the cookie would just disappear without anyone wanting to share it. That's what Zophar says will happen to the bad guy's food and stuff.
Historical Background
Job was written around the time of the patriarchs, possibly by Moses. It's set in the land of Uz and discusses the challenges of faith and suffering. Zophar, one of Job's friends, speaks here, offering a harsh critique of Job's situation.
Living It Out Today
In today's context, this can remind us not to trust in our wealth and possessions, but in God's provision. Imagine someone who is rich but loses everything; the verse suggests that true value lies in God, not in material things.