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Jó, 14

1. brotoV gar gennhtoV gunaikoV oligobioV kai plhrhV orghV

1. homo natus de muliere brevi vivens tempore repletus multis miseriis

2. h wsper anqoV anqhsan exepesen apedra de wsper skia kai ou mh sth

2. quasi flos egreditur et conteritur et fugit velut umbra et numquam in eodem statu permanet

3. ouci kai toutou logon epoihsw kai touton epoihsaV eiselqein en krimati enwpion sou

3. et dignum ducis super hujuscemodi aperire oculos tuos et adducere eum tecum in judicium

4. tiV gar kaqaroV estai apo rupou all' ouqeiV

4. quis potest facere mundum de inmundo conceptum semine nonne tu qui solus es

5. ean kai mia hmera o bioV autou epi thV ghV ariqmhtoi de mhneV autou para soi eiV cronon eqou kai ou mh uperbh

5. breves dies hominis sunt numerus mensuum ejus apud te est constituisti terminos ejus qui præterire non poterunt

6. aposta ap' autou ina hsucash kai eudokhsh ton bion wsper o misqwtoV

6. recede paululum ab eo ut quiescat donec optata veniat sicut mercennarii dies ejus

7. estin gar dendrw elpiV ean gar ekkoph eti epanqhsei kai o radamnoV autou ou mh ekliph

7. lignum habet spem si præcisum fuerit rursum virescit et rami ejus pullulant

8. ean gar ghrash en gh h riza autou en de petra teleuthsh to stelecoV autou

8. si senuerit in terra radix ejus et in pulvere emortuus fuerit truncus illius

9. apo osmhV udatoV anqhsei poihsei de qerismon wsper neofuton

9. ad odorem aquæ germinabit et faciet comam quasi cum primum plantatum est

10. anhr de teleuthsaV wceto peswn de brotoV ouketi estin

10. homo vero cum mortuus fuerit et nudatus atque consumptus ubi quæso est

11. cronw gar spanizetai qalassa potamoV de erhmwqeiV exhranqh

11. quomodo si recedant aquæ de mari et fluvius vacuefactus arescat

12. anqrwpoV de koimhqeiV ou mh anasth ewV an o ouranoV ou mh surrafh kai ouk exupnisqhsontai ex upnou autwn

12. sic homo cum dormierit non resurget donec adteratur cælum non evigilabit nec consurget de somno suo

13. ei gar ofelon en adh me efulaxaV ekruyaV de me ewV an paushtai sou h orgh kai taxh moi cronon en w mneian mou poihsh

13. quis mihi hoc tribuat ut in inferno protegas me ut abscondas me donec pertranseat furor tuus et constituas mihi tempus in quo recorderis mei

14. ean gar apoqanh anqrwpoV zhsetai suntelesaV hmeraV tou biou autou upomenw ewV an palin genwmai

14. putasne mortuus homo rursum vivet cunctis diebus quibus nunc milito expecto donec veniat inmutatio mea

15. eita kaleseiV egw de soi upakousomai ta de erga twn ceirwn sou mh apopoiou

15. vocabis et ego respondebo tibi operi manuum tuarum porriges dexteram

16. hriqmhsaV de mou ta epithdeumata kai ou mh parelqh se ouden twn amartiwn mou

16. tu quidem gressus meos dinumerasti sed parces peccatis meis

17. esfragisaV de mou taV anomiaV en ballantiw epeshmhnw de ei ti akwn parebhn

17. signasti quasi in sacculo delicta mea sed curasti iniquitatem meam

18. kai plhn oroV pipton diapeseitai kai petra palaiwqhsetai ek tou topou authV

18. mons cadens defluet et saxum transfertur de loco suo

19. liqouV eleanan udata kai kateklusen udata uptia tou cwmatoV thV ghV kai upomonhn anqrwpou apwlesaV

19. lapides excavant aquæ et adluvione paulatim terra consumitur et homines ergo similiter perdes

20. wsaV auton eiV teloV kai wceto epesthsaV autw to proswpon kai exapesteilaV

20. roborasti eum paululum ut in perpetuum pertransiret inmutabis faciem ejus et emittes eum

21. pollwn de genomenwn twn uiwn autou ouk oiden ean de oligoi genwntai ouk epistatai

21. sive nobiles fuerint filii ejus sive ignobiles non intelleget

22. all' h ai sarkeV autou hlghsan h de yuch autou epenqhsen

22. attamen caro ejus dum vivet dolebit et anima illius super semet ipso lugebit



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Footnotes:

14:1-2 - Job describes the frailty of human beings, emphasizing that life is brief and full of hardships. This reflection on mortality reminds us of life's transience and the need to cherish each moment (see also Psalm 39:4-5 and James 4:14).

14:3-4 - Job questions whether there can be any hope for man in the face of death. This existential doubt leads to a reflection on life after death and God's mercy, central themes in biblical theology (see also Hebrews 9:27 and 1 Corinthians 15:19).

14:7-9 - Job uses the metaphor of a tree that, even when cut down, can sprout again. This image expresses the hope of resilience and renewal, symbolizing the possibility of restoration even in the midst of despair (see also Psalm 1:3 and Ezekiel 37:1-14).

14:13-15 - Job longs for a mediator who can intercede for him before God. This need for an intermediary reflects the human desire for reconciliation and communication with the divine, a theme that is fully realized in Christ (see also 1 Timothy 2:5 and Hebrews 9:15).

14:16-17 - Job acknowledges that God knows all his steps and records his transgressions. This awareness of God's omniscience prompts reflection on moral responsibility and the importance of repentance (see also Psalm 69:5 and Romans 14:12).

Verses related to Jó, 14:

Job chapter 14 brings Job's reflection on mortality. How does he view the brevity and fragility of human life? This poetic text compares life to an ephemeral flower and questions the possibility of life after death. The chapter explores themes such as the universality of sin, the desire to escape divine judgment, and the faint hope of renewal. Job 14 reveals deep existential questions. Ponder with us five biblical passages that elucidate the thoughts expressed in this philosophical chapter.

Psalms 103:15-16: "The life of man is like grass; he blooms like the flower of the field; but, when the wind passes through it, it disappears; and you will no longer know your place." - It echoes Job's reflections in Job 14:1-2 on the brevity of human life.

Ecclesiastes 3:20: "Everyone goes to the same place; all come from dust, and to dust all return." - It relates to Job 14:10-12, which talks about the finiteness of human life.

1 Corinthians 15:42-43: "So it will be with the resurrection of the dead. The body that is sown is perishable and is raised imperishable; it is sown in dishonor and is raised in glory; It is sown in weakness and is raised in power." - It contrasts with Job's pessimistic view in Job 14:14, offering a hopeful prospect in the resurrection.

Romans 8:20-21: "For the creation is subjected to futility, not willingly, but because of Him who subjected it, in hope that the creation itself will be redeemed from the bondage of corruption, to the glorious freedom of the children of God." - Offers a broader perspective on the topic of corruption and renewal discussed in Job 14:7-9.

John 5:28-29: "Do not marvel at this, for the time is coming when all who are in the tombs will hear his voice and come out; Those who have done good will rise to life, and those who have done evil will rise to be condemned." - Contrasts with Job's doubt in Job 14:14 about the possibility of life after death.

FAQ:

How does Job describe the brevity of human life?

Job compares life to a flower that quickly fades and a passing shadow, showing its fragility. (Job 14:1-2)

Does Job believe in the possibility of life after death?

Job questions whether man can be revived after death and expresses hope in God's restoration. (Job 14:13-14)

What does Job ask God regarding man's sins?

Job asks God to forgive his transgressions and not to always watch his sins. (Job 14:3-4)

What is Job's view of the fate of human beings?

Job laments that, unlike trees that can sprout again, man dies and does not come back to life. (Job 14:7-12)

How does Job express his anguish at the human condition?

Job sees life as short and full of suffering, wondering why God does not grant man relief. (Job 14:13)


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