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Księga Hioba, 22

1. Głos zabrał Elifaz z Temanu i rzekł:

1. respondens autem Eliphaz Themanites dixit

2. Czy ludzie dodają coś Bogu? Czy mądrość nie służy im samym?

2. numquid Deo conparari potest homo etiam cum perfectæ fuerit scientiæ

3. Czy Wszechmocny ma zysk z twojej prawości lub korzyść - że droga twoja dobra?

3. quid prodest Deo si justus fueris aut quid ei confers si inmaculata fuerit via tua

4. Czyż za pobożność twą karci się ciebie i wytacza ci sprawę przed sądem?

4. numquid timens arguet te et veniet tecum in judicium

5. Czy nie za zło twoje znaczne? Czy nie za nieprawość bez granic?

5. et non propter malitiam tuam plurimam et infinitas iniquitates tuas

6. Braci ograbiasz bezprawnie i zdzierasz suknie obdartym.

6. abstulisti enim pignus fratrum tuorum sine causa et nudos spoliasti vestibus

7. Wody odmawiasz spragnionym, nie dajesz chleba głodnemu.

7. aquam lasso non dedisti et esurienti subtraxisti panem

8. Kto pięści zaciska, ma ziemię, może tam mieszkać dostojny,

8. in fortitudine brachii tui possidebas terram et potentissimus obtinebas eam

9. a wdowę to z niczym odprawiasz, miażdżysz ramiona sierotom.

9. viduas dimisisti vacuas et lacertos pupillorum comminuisti

10. Stąd wokół ciebie są sieci, i przeraża cię nagła bojaźń,

10. propterea circumdatus es laqueis et conturbat te formido subita

11. lub raczej ciemności - nie widzisz, a przecież zalewa cię potop.

11. et putabas te tenebras non visurum et impetu aquarum inundantium non oppressurum

12. Czyż Bóg nie wyższy od nieba? Patrz w niebo! Jak gwiazdy wysoko!

12. an cogitas quod Deus excelsior cælo et super stellarum vertices sublimetur

13. A ty powiadasz: Czy Bóg wie cokolwiek, czy spoza chmur może sądzić?

13. et dicis quid enim novit Deus et quasi per caliginem judicat

14. Chmura - zasłoną: Nie widzi. Chodzi po strefach niebieskich.

14. nubes latibulum ejus nec nostra considerat et circa cardines cæli perambulat

15. Chcesz drogi ciemności się trzymać, którą kroczyli występni?

15. numquid semitam sæculorum custodire cupis quam calcaverunt viri iniqui

16. Ci poginęli przed czasem, powódź im ziemię pokryła.

16. qui sublati sunt ante tempus suum et fluvius subvertit fundamentum eorum

17. A Bogu mówili: Idź precz! Co zrobić nam może Wszechmocny?

17. qui dicebant Deo recede a nobis et quasi nihil possit facere Omnipotens æstimabant eum

18. On bogactwem napełniał ich domy, knowania złych odeń daleko.

18. cum ille implesset domos eorum bonis quorum sententia procul sit a me

19. Patrzą i drwią sprawiedliwi, i człowiek prawy się śmieje:

19. videbunt justi et lætabuntur et innocens subsannabit eos

20. Czyż nie ginie ich własny dobytek? Bogactwo ich ogień pożera.

20. nonne succisa est erectio eorum et reliquias eorum devoravit ignis

21. Pojednaj się, zawrzyj z Nim pokój, a dobra do ciebie powrócą.

21. adquiesce igitur ei et habeto pacem et per hæc habebis fructus optimos

22. Przyjmij z Jego ust pouczenie, nakazy wyryj w swym sercu.

22. suscipe ex ore illius legem et pone sermones ejus in corde tuo

23. Wyzdrowiejesz, gdy wrócisz do Wszechmocnego, usuniesz z namiotu nieprawość.

23. si reversus fueris ad Omnipotentem ædificaberis et longe facies iniquitatem a tabernaculo tuo

24. Gdy złoto jak proch ocenisz, a Ofir jak piasek rzeczny.

24. dabit pro terra silicem et pro silice torrentes aureos

25. Wszechmocny twą sztabą złota i srebrem błyszczącym dla ciebie.

25. eritque Omnipotens contra hostes tuos et argentum coacervabitur tibi

26. Nadzieją twą będzie Wszechmocny, obrócisz wzrok twój na Boga,

26. tunc super Omnipotentem deliciis afflues et elevabis ad Deum faciem tuam

27. wezwiesz Go, a On cię wysłucha, wypełnisz swoje śluby,

27. rogabis eum et exaudiet te et vota tua reddes

28. zamiary swe przeprowadzisz. Na drodze twej światło zabłyśnie.

28. decernes rem et veniet tibi et in viis tuis splendebit lumen

29. On pychę wyniosłą uniża, tych wsławia, co oczy spuszczają.

29. qui enim humiliatus fuerit erit in gloria et qui inclinaverit oculos suos ipse salvabitur

30. Uratuje prawdziwie czystego, za czystość rąk uratuje.

30. salvabitur innocens salvabitur autem munditia manuum suarum



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Footnotes:

22:1-5 - Eliphaz responds to Job, asserting that his suffering must be a consequence of his sins. This approach reflects retributive theology, which seeks to link suffering to punishment without considering the complexity of human suffering (see also Psalm 94:11 and Ezekiel 18:30).

22:6-9 - Eliphaz accuses Job of being greedy and oppressive, suggesting that his misery is a result of his own actions. This accusation reflects a superficial understanding of God's justice and ignores the reality of innocent suffering (see also Luke 6:37-38 and James 2:13).

22:10-11 - Eliphaz mentions that Job is surrounded by snares, reinforcing the idea that he is under divine judgment. This view limits our understanding of God's action and ignores His love and mercy (see also Psalm 139:7-10 and Romans 8:38-39).

22:12-14 - Eliphaz speaks of God's greatness, emphasizing that He is omnipresent and omniscient. This statement reinforces the idea that Job cannot escape divine judgment, but it also highlights God's majesty and sovereignty (see also Psalm 139:1-6 and Isaiah 66:1-2).

22:15-20 - Eliphaz invites Job to turn to God in repentance, implying that restoration depends on his attitude. This approach downplays God's grace and the complexity of the relationship between sin, repentance, and suffering (see also 1 John 1:9 and James 4:7-8).

Verses related to Księga Hioba, 22:

Job chapter 22 brings Eliphaz's third speech. How does he intensify his accusations against Job? In this incisive speech, Eliphaz accuses Job of specific sins, arguing that his suffering is a direct result of his supposed transgressions. The text addresses topics such as hasty judgment, the nature of true godliness, and the importance of repentance. Job 22 highlights the danger of hasty conclusions about the causes of others' suffering. Consider with us five biblical passages that relate to the controversial themes of this provocative chapter.

Isaiah 58:7: "Isn't it sharing your food with the hungry, sheltering the helpless poor, clothing the naked you find, and not refusing help to your neighbor?" - This verse reflects Eliphaz's accusations in Job 22 about Job's supposed lack of charity.

Proverbs 22:22-23: "Do not exploit the poor because they are poor, nor oppress the needy in court, for the Lord will be their advocate, and will rob those who rob them of their lives." - These proverbs echo Eliphaz's accusations in Job 22, but also the warning that God defends the poor.

Matthew 25:35-36: "For I was hungry, and you gave me food; I was thirsty, and you gave me something to drink; I was a stranger, and you welcomed me; I needed clothes, and you clothed me; I was sick, and you took care of me; I was in prison, and you visited me." - Jesus emphasizes the importance of good works, a theme that Eliphaz accuses Job of neglecting in Job 22.

James 2:15-16: "If a brother or sister is in need of clothing and daily food and one of you says to him: 'Go in peace, be warm and feed yourself until you are satisfied', but without giving him anything, what is the point? ?" - James highlights the importance of concrete acts of charity, a topic that Eliphaz accuses Job of neglecting in Job 22.

1 John 3:17: "If someone has material resources and, seeing their brother in need, does not sympathize with him, how can the love of God remain in him?" - John emphasizes the importance of practical compassion, mirroring Eliphaz's accusations in Job 22.

FAQ:

What does Eliphaz accuse Job of doing?

Eliphaz accuses Job of injustice, oppression of the poor, and greed, arguing that his suffering is divine punishment for his alleged actions. (Job 22:5-9)

How does Eliphaz explain Job's suffering?

He insists that Job is suffering because he has sinned, suggesting that if he would repent, God would restore his life and prosperity. (Job 22:23-25)

What does Eliphaz suggest to Job to reconcile with God?

He counsels Job to seek God, turn from sin, and trust in the Lord, promising that this will bring restoration and blessings. (Job 22:21-30)

How does Eliphaz interpret divine justice?

He sees God's justice as immediate, believing that God rewards the righteous and punishes the wicked on earth, ignoring the complexity of Job's suffering. (Job 22:3-5)

How does Eliphaz's vision differ from Job's?

Eliphaz believes that Job suffers from hidden sins, while Job questions the direct connection between sin and suffering, seeking an answer from God. (Job 22:5-30)


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