1. upolabwn de iwb legei
2. kai dh oida oti ek ceiroV mou h elegxiV estin kai h ceir autou bareia gegonen ep' emw stenagmw
3. tiV d' ara gnoih oti euroimi auton kai elqoimi eiV teloV
4. eipoimi de emautou krima to de stoma mou emplhsaimi elegcwn
5. gnwhn de rhmata a moi erei aisqoimhn de tina moi apaggelei
6. kai ei en pollh iscui epeleusetai moi eita en apeilh moi ou crhsetai
7. alhqeia gar kai elegcoV par' autou exagagoi de eiV teloV to krima mou
8. eiV gar prwta poreusomai kai ouketi eimi ta de ep' escatoiV ti oida
9. aristera poihsantoV autou kai ou katescon peribalei dexia kai ouk oyomai
10. oiden gar hdh odon mou diekrinen de me wsper to crusion
11. exeleusomai de en entalmasin autou odouV gar autou efulaxa kai ou mh ekklinw
12. apo entalmatwn autou kai ou mh parelqw en de kolpw mou ekruya rhmata autou
13. ei de kai autoV ekrinen outwV tiV estin o anteipwn autw o gar autoV hqelhsen kai epoihsen
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15. dia touto ep' autw espoudaka nouqetoumenoV de efrontisa autou [15a] epi toutw apo proswpou autou kataspoudasqw katanohsw kai ptohqhsomai ex autou
16. kurioV de emalakunen thn kardian mou o de pantokratwr espoudasen me
17. ou gar hdein oti epeleusetai moi skotoV pro proswpou de mou ekaluyen gnofoV
Footnotes:
23:1-5 - Job expresses his desire to meet with God to present his defense. This search for God's presence reveals a deep longing for justice and understanding in the midst of suffering (see also Psalm 42:1-2 and Psalm 27:4).
23:6-7 - Job affirms that God would not treat him unfairly and that if he could present his case, he would receive justice. This confidence in divine justice reflects Job's faith in a just and loving God, even in the midst of suffering (see also Psalm 37:25 and Romans 8:28).
23:8-10 - Job acknowledges the difficulty of understanding God's ways, but he trusts that even in the darkness, God knows his way. This statement highlights the importance of faith in times of uncertainty and pain (see also Proverbs 3:5-6 and Isaiah 55:8-9).
23:11-12 - Job affirms that he has followed God's path and has not strayed from His commands. This statement reflects Job's integrity and his struggle to understand the suffering he faces, challenging the simplistic theology of his friends (see also 1 Peter 2:19-20 and James 1:12).
23:13-17 - Job concludes that God is sovereign and that His decisions are irrevocable. This reality brings fear to Job, but it also reveals the depth of his relationship with God, which includes struggle, doubt, and faith (see also Romans 11:33-36 and Hebrews 12:1-2).
Verses related to Jó, 23:
Job chapter 23 reveals Job's longing for an encounter with God. How does Job express his faith in the midst of anguish? This moving text chronicles Job's burning desire to present his case directly to God, expressing both his confidence in divine justice and his frustration with God's apparent silence. The chapter explores themes such as the search for God, persevering faith and the mystery of divine ways. Contemplate with us five biblical passages that elucidate the profound themes of this exciting chapter.
Psalms 139:1-2: "Lord, you search me and know me. You know when I sit down and when I get up; From afar you perceive my thoughts." - This psalm reflects Job's desire in Job 23 for God to examine him and know his heart.
Lamentations 3:25: "The Lord is good to those whose hope is in him, to those who seek him;" - This verse echoes Job's persistence in seeking God, even in the midst of difficulties, as expressed in Job 23.
Hebrews 11:6: "Without faith it is impossible to please God, because whoever approaches him needs to believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him." - This verse reflects Job's persistent search for God in Job 23, even when He seems far away.
James 1:12: "Happy is the man who perseveres under trial, because after passing, he will receive the crown of life, which God promised to those who love him." - James encourages perseverance amid trials, mirroring Job's attitude in Job 23.
Romans 8:38-39: "For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in creation will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus, our Lord." - Paul expresses an unshakable confidence in God's love, echoing Job's faith in Job 23, even when God seems absent.
FAQ:
Why does Job want to meet God?
Job wants to present his case before God and understand why he is suffering, because he believes that God would bring him justice if He heard him. (Job 23:3-7)
How does Job describe God's presence?
He says that God is invisible and unfathomable, but he is certain that God is testing him and that he will emerge from this testing like refined gold. (Job 23:8-10)
What does Job say about his faithfulness?
He declares that he has followed God's ways, kept His words, and not strayed, reinforcing his innocence in the face of his friends' accusations. (Job 23:11-12)
How does Job perceive divine sovereignty?
He recognizes that God does what He wants, fulfilling His plans, and that no one can thwart His purposes. (Job 23:13-14)
Why does Job fear God?
Although he trusts in divine justice, he fears God's greatness and feels distressed because he does not understand His plans. (Job 23:15-17)
