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Jó, 8

1. upolabwn de baldad o saucithV legei

1. respondens autem Baldad Suites dixit

2. mecri tinoV lalhseiV tauta pneuma polurhmon tou stomatoV sou

2. usquequo loqueris talia et spiritus multiplex sermones oris tui

3. mh o kurioV adikhsei krinwn h o ta panta poihsaV taraxei to dikaion

3. numquid Deus subplantat judicium et Omnipotens subvertit quod justum est

4. ei oi uioi sou hmarton enantion autou apesteilen en ceiri anomiaV autwn

4. etiam si filii tui peccaverunt ei et dimisit eos in manu iniquitatis suæ

5. su de orqrize proV kurion pantokratora deomenoV

5. tu tamen si diluculo consurrexeris ad Deum et Omnipotentem fueris deprecatus

6. ei kaqaroV ei kai alhqinoV dehsewV epakousetai sou apokatasthsei de soi diaitan dikaiosunhV

6. si mundus et rectus incesseris statim evigilabit ad te et pacatum reddet habitaculum justitiæ tuæ

7. estai oun ta men prwta sou oliga ta de escata sou amuqhta

7. in tantum ut priora tua fuerint parva et novissima tua multiplicentur nimis

8. eperwthson gar genean prwthn exicniason de kata genoV paterwn

8. interroga enim generationem pristinam et diligenter investiga patrum memoriam

9. cqizoi gar esmen kai ouk oidamen skia gar estin hmwn epi thV ghV o bioV

9. hesterni quippe sumus et ignoramus quoniam sicut umbra dies nostri sunt super terram

10. h ouc outoi se didaxousin kai anaggelousin kai ek kardiaV exaxousin rhmata

10. et ipsi docebunt te loquentur tibi et de corde suo proferent eloquia

11. mh qallei papuroV aneu udatoV h uywqhsetai boutomon aneu potou

11. numquid vivere potest scirpus absque humore aut crescet carectum sine aqua

12. eti on epi rizhV kai ou mh qerisqh pro tou piein pasa botanh ouci xhrainetai

12. cum adhuc sit in flore nec carpatur manu ante omnes herbas arescit

13. outwV toinun estai ta escata pantwn twn epilanqanomenwn tou kuriou elpiV gar asebouV apoleitai

13. sic viæ omnium qui obliviscuntur Deum et spes hypocritæ peribit

14. aoikhtoV gar autou estai o oikoV aracnh de autou apobhsetai h skhnh

14. non ei placebit vecordia sua et sicut tela aranearum fiducia ejus

15. ean upereish thn oikian autou ou mh sth epilabomenou de autou ou mh upomeinh

15. innitetur super domum suam et non stabit fulciet eam et non consurget

16. ugroV gar estin upo hliou kai ek sapriaV autou o radamnoV autou exeleusetai

16. humectus videtur antequam veniat sol et in horto suo germen ejus egreditur

17. epi sunagwghn liqwn koimatai en de mesw calikwn zhsetai

17. super acervum petrarum radices ejus densabuntur et inter lapides commorabitur

18. ean katapih o topoV yeusetai auton ouc eorakaV toiauta

18. si absorbuerit eum de loco suo negabit eum et dicet non novi te

19. oti katastrofh asebouV toiauth ek de ghV allon anablasthsei

19. hæc est enim lætitia viæ ejus ut rursum de terra alii germinentur

20. o gar kurioV ou mh apopoihshtai ton akakon pan de dwron asebouV ou dexetai

20. Deus non proiciet simplicem nec porriget manum malignis

21. alhqinwn de stoma emplhsei gelwtoV ta de ceilh autwn exomologhsewV

21. donec impleatur risu os tuum et labia tua jubilo

22. oi de ecqroi autwn endusontai aiscunhn diaita de asebouV ouk estai

22. qui oderunt te induentur confusione et tabernaculum impiorum non subsistet



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Footnotes:

8:1-4 - Bildad, Job's second friend, confronts him about the need to repent, suggesting that suffering is always a punishment for sin. This perspective reflects a traditional view of divine retribution, which can be problematic (see also Proverbs 3:11-12 and Psalm 34:21).

8:5-7 - Bildad encourages Job to seek God for restoration, indicating that the true answer to suffering lies in a relationship with God. This highlights the importance of faith in times of crisis (see also Hebrews 11:6 and Psalm 55:22).

8:8-10 - Bildad's appeal to the wisdom of the ancients emphasizes the importance of tradition and learning, though it may be a limited approach given Job's complex situation (see also Proverbs 1:5 and Ecclesiastes 1:9).

8:11-13 - The metaphor of the plant that cannot thrive without water reflects the fragility of human life without God's sustenance. This illustrates humankind's dependence on the Creator for survival and prosperity (see also Psalm 1:3 and John 15:5).

8:20-22 - Bildad affirms that God does not reject the righteous and that reward awaits those who walk in integrity. This statement emphasizes the hope of restoration, but it also reinforces the idea that suffering is a sign of divine displeasure (see also Psalm 37:25-26 and Matthew 5:10-12).

Verses related to Jó, 8:

Job chapter 8 presents Bildad's speech. How does this second friend interpret Job's situation? The text reaffirms the theology of retribution, suggesting that Job's suffering must be the result of sin. The chapter explores themes such as divine justice, the lessons of history, and the hope of restoration for the righteous. Job 8 represents a traditional and limited view of suffering. Consider with us five biblical passages that speak to the arguments presented in this challenging chapter.

Proverbs 4:18: "The path of the righteous is like the light of dawn, which shines brighter and brighter until it is a perfect day." - This proverb contrasts with Bildad's view in Job 8:13-14 about the fate of the wicked.

Deuteronomy 4:9: "Only guard yourself, and guard your soul well, lest you forget those things which your eyes have seen, and lest they depart from your heart all the days of your life; and you shall make them known to your children and to your children's children." - This verse echoes Bildad's advice in Job 8:8 about learning from past generations.

Psalms 37:35-36: "I saw a wicked and cruel man flourishing like a leafy tree in fertile land, but he soon disappeared; although I looked for him, I could not find him." - These verses align with Bildad's description in Job 8:11-13 of the fate of those who forget God.

Isaiah 40:6-7: "A voice says: 'Cry out'. And I ask, 'What shall I cry out?' 'That all mankind are as grass, and all their glory as the flowers of the field. The grass withers and the flowers fall, because the breath of the Lord passes over them. Without a doubt the people are grass.'" - This passage reflects the theme of human frailty, which Bildad addresses in Job 8:12-14.

James 1:10-11: "But the rich man must be proud of his humiliation, because he will pass away like the flower of the field. For the sun rises with its burning heat and burns the plant; its flower falls, and the beauty of its appearance disappears. So also the rich will wither in the midst of their undertakings." - James uses a metaphor similar to that of Bildad in Job 8:11-13 to describe the transitory nature of human prosperity.

FAQ:

What does Bildad say about Job's guilt in his suffering?

Bildad states that Job's suffering is a consequence of his sins, and that he must repent to be restored. (Job 8:4-6)

How does Bildad explain God's justice?

Bildad believes that God is just and always rewards the righteous while punishing the wicked, suggesting that Job's affliction is a reflection of his error. (Job 8:3-7)

What does Bildad say about ancient tradition and wisdom?

Bildad mentions that the wisdom of the ancients points out that the righteous prosper and the wicked perish, reaffirming his view that Job must have made a mistake. (Job 8:8-10)

What does Bildad advise Job to do to restore his fortunes?

Bildad advises Job to repent of his sins and to seek God sincerely so that He can restore his life. (Job 8:5-7)

What is Bildad's view of the nature of God?

Bildad sees God as a just and unchanging being who punishes the wicked and rewards the righteous, reinforcing his belief that Job's suffering is deserved. (Job 8:3-7)


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