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Knjiga o Jobu, 4

1. Tad prozbori Elifaz Temanac i reèe:

1. Respondens autem Eliphaz Themanites dixit:

2. "Možeš li podnijeti da ti progovorim? Ali tko se može uzdržat' od rijeèi!

2. “Si coeperimus loqui tibi, forsitan moleste accipies; sed conceptum sermonem tenere quis poterit?

3. Eto, mnoge ljude ti si pouèio, okrijepio si iznemogle mišice;

3. Ecce, docuisti multos et manus lassas roborasti;

4. rijeèju svojom klonule si pridizao, ojaèavao si koljena klecava.

4. vacillantes confirmaverunt sermones tui, et genua trementia confortasti.

5. A kad tebe stiže, klonuo si duhom, na tebe kad pade, èitav si se smeo!

5. Nunc autem venit super te plaga, et defecisti; tetigit te, et conturbatus es.

6. Zar pobožnost tvoja nadu ti ne daje, neporoènost tvoja životu ufanje?

6. Nonne timor tuus est fiducia tua, spes tua est perfectio viarum tuarum?

7. TÓa sjeti se: nevin - propade li kada? Kada su zatrti bili pravednici?

7. Recordare, obsecro te, quis umquam innocens periit, aut quando recti deleti sunt?

8. Iz iskustva zborim: nesreæom tko ore i nevolju sije, nju æe i požeti.

8. quin potius vidi eos, qui operantur iniquitatem et seminant dolores et metunt eos,

9. Od daha Božjega oni pogibaju, na gnjevni mu disaj nestaju sa zemlje.

9. flante Deo perisse, et spiritu irae eius esse consumptos.

10. Rika lavlja, urlik leopardov krše se k'o zubi u laviæa.

10. Rugitus leonis et vox leaenae et dentes catulorum leonum contriti sunt.

11. Lav ugiba jer mu nesta plijena, rasuli se mladi lavièini.

11. Leo periit, eo quod non haberet praedam, et catuli leonis dissipati sunt.

12. Tajna rijeè se meni objavila, šapat njen je uho moje èulo.

12. Porro ad me furtive verbum delatum est, et suscepit auris mea sussurrum eius.

13. Noæu, kada snovi duh obuzmu i san dubok kad na ljude pada,

13. In horrore visionis nocturnae, quando solet sopor occupare homines,

14. strah i trepet mene su svladali, kosti moje žestoko se stresle.

14. pavor tenuit me et tremor, et omnia ossa mea perterrita sunt.

15. Dah mi neki preko lica proðe, digoše se dlake na mom tijelu.

15. Et cum spiritus, me praesente, transiret, inhorruerunt pili carnis meae.

16. Stajao je netko - lica mu ne poznah - ali likom bješe pred oèima mojim. Posvuda tišina; uto zaèuh šapat:

16. Stetit quidam, cuius non agnoscebam vultum, imago coram oculis meis, et vocem quasi aurae lenis audivi:

17. 'Zar je smrtnik koji pred Bogom pravedan? Zar je èovjek èist pred svojim Stvoriteljem?

17. “Numquid homo Dei comparatione iustificabitur, aut factore suo purior erit vir?”.

18. Ni slugama svojim više ne vjeruje, i anðele svoje za grijeh okrivljuje -

18. Ecce, in servis suis fiduciam non habet et in angelis suis reperit pravitatem.

19. kako ne bi onda goste stanova glinenih kojima je temelj u prahu zemaljskom. Gle, kao moljce njih sveudilj satiru:

19. Quanto magis hi, qui habitant domos luteas, quorum fundamentum est in pulvere. Consumentur velut tinea!

20. od jutra do mraka u prah pretvore, nestaju zasvagda - nitko i ne vidi.

20. De mane usque ad vesperam succidentur et, quia nullus intellegit, in aeternum peribunt.

21. Išèupan je kolèiæ njihova šatora, pogibaju skoro, mudrost ne spoznavši.'

21. Nonne evulsum est reliquum eorum ab eis? Morientur, et non in sapientia.



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Footnotes:

4:1-5 - Eliphaz, one of Job's friends, begins his speech by criticizing Job's lament, suggesting that his suffering is a result of his own failings. This illustrates a common view that suffering is always a consequence of sin (see also Galatians 6:7-8 and Proverbs 3:11-12).

4:6-8 - Eliphaz appeals to experience, arguing that the innocent do not suffer and that Job must have made a mistake. This simplistic view of suffering ignores the complexity of human experience and the mystery of suffering (see also Psalm 73:12-14 and Luke 13:1-5).

4:9-11 - Eliphaz mentions a vision he had, revealing a deeper understanding of God's greatness and human frailty. This highlights the need to recognize God's sovereignty, even in the midst of suffering (see also Isaiah 40:6-8 and Romans 9:20-21).

4:12-21 - Eliphaz's description of human frailty and the fear of God emphasizes the importance of maintaining a proper perspective in the face of adversity. This shows that recognizing God's greatness is fundamental to solid faith (see also Psalm 103:14 and James 4:14).

4:22-23 - Eliphaz concludes his speech by stating that wisdom and the fear of the Lord are essential. His perspective highlights the need to seek divine understanding in the face of difficulties and the importance of aligning oneself with God's purposes (see also Proverbs 1:7 and Psalm 111:10).

Verses related to Knjiga o Jobu, 4:

Job chapter 4 begins Eliphaz's response. How does this friend interpret Job's suffering? The text presents Eliphaz's first intervention, which suggests that suffering is always the result of sin. The chapter explores themes such as the theology of retribution, human frailty and supposed moral superiority. Job 4 introduces the traditional perspective that will be challenged throughout the book. Consider with us five biblical passages that correlate with the arguments presented in this provocative chapter.

Proverbs 3:11-12: "My son, do not despise the Lord's discipline nor be hurt by his rebuke, for the Lord disciplines those he loves, just as a father does to the son of whom he wishes well." - This proverb reflects Eliphaz's perspective in Job 4, which suggests that Job's suffering may be a form of divine discipline.

Hebrews 12:5-6: "And you have forgotten the word of encouragement that he speaks to you as to children: 'My son, do not despise the discipline of the Lord, nor be discouraged when he rebukes you, for the Lord disciplines those he loves, and punishes everyone he accepts. like a son'." - This New Testament passage echoes the themes of Job 4, where Eliphaz suggests that suffering can be a form of divine correction.

1 Peter 1:7: "Thus, your faith, which is worth much more than gold that perishes, even if refined by fire, is proven to be genuine and will result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed." - This verse reflects the idea presented in Job 4 that trials can serve to refine faith.

Psalms 119:75: "I know, Lord, that your judgments are just, and that you faithfully afflict me." - This psalm echoes Eliphaz's perspective in Job 4, suggesting that suffering can come from a just and faithful God.

Romans 5:3-4: "Not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, because we know that tribulation produces perseverance; perseverance, an approved character; and the approved character, hope." - Although from a different perspective, this passage reflects on the role of suffering in character formation, a theme touched upon by Eliphaz in Job 4.

FAQ:

What does Eliphaz say about Job's suffering?

Eliphaz suggests that Job's suffering is a consequence of his sins, stating that no one suffers without reason, and that he should seek divine correction. (Job 4:7-9)

How does Eliphaz justify his claims about Job's suffering?

Eliphaz justifies his claims by mentioning a vision he had, in which a spirit revealed to him that the righteous are not punished, but the wicked are. (Job 4:12-21)

What does Eliphaz's vision reveal about the relationship between God and men?

Eliphaz's vision suggests that human beings are flawed before God, and even the angels are not pure in God's sight. (Job 4:18-19)

What does Eliphaz recommend to Job to improve his situation?

Eliphaz counsels Job to acknowledge his mistakes and seek God's mercy, hoping that God will restore his life. (Job 4:6-7)

What can we learn about human suffering from Eliphaz's speech?

Eliphaz's speech emphasizes the view that suffering is a consequence of sin, reflecting a common idea of the time about divine retribution. (Job 4:7-9)


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