1. ὑπολαβὼν δὲ Ιωβ λέγει
2. καὶ δὴ οἶδα ὅτι ἐκ χειρός μου ἡ ἔλεγξίς ἐστιν καὶ ἡ χεὶρ αὐτοῦ βαρεῖα γέγονεν ἐπ’ ἐμῷ στεναγμῷ
3. τίς δ’ ἄρα γνοίη ὅτι εὕροιμι αὐτὸν καὶ ἔλθοιμι εἰς τέλος
4. εἴποιμι δὲ ἐμαυτοῦ κρίμα τὸ δὲ στόμα μου ἐμπλήσαιμι ἐλέγχων
5. γνῴην δὲ ῥήματα ἅ μοι ἐρεῖ αἰσθοίμην δὲ τίνα μοι ἀπαγγελεῖ
6. καὶ εἰ ἐν πολλῇ ἰσχύι ἐπελεύσεταί μοι εἶτα ἐν ἀπειλῇ μοι οὐ χρήσεται
7. ἀλήθεια γὰρ καὶ ἔλεγχος παρ’ αὐτοῦ ἐξαγάγοι δὲ εἰς τέλος τὸ κρίμα μου
8. εἰς γὰρ πρῶτα πορεύσομαι καὶ οὐκέτι εἰμί τὰ δὲ ἐπ’ ἐσχάτοις τί οἶδα
9. ἀριστερὰ ποιήσαντος αὐτοῦ καὶ οὐ κατέσχον περιβαλεῖ δεξιά καὶ οὐκ ὄψομαι
10. οἶδεν γὰρ ἤδη ὁδόν μου διέκρινεν δέ με ὥσπερ τὸ χρυσίον
11. ἐξελεύσομαι δὲ ἐν ἐντάλμασιν αὐτοῦ ὁδοὺς γὰρ αὐτοῦ ἐφύλαξα καὶ οὐ μὴ ἐκκλίνω
12. ἀπὸ ἐνταλμάτων αὐτοῦ καὶ οὐ μὴ παρέλθω ἐν δὲ κόλπῳ μου ἔκρυψα ῥήματα αὐτοῦ
13. εἰ δὲ καὶ αὐτὸς ἔκρινεν οὕτως τίς ἐστιν ὁ ἀντειπὼν αὐτῷ ὃ γὰρ αὐτὸς ἠθέλησεν καὶ ἐποίησεν
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15. διὰ τοῦτο ἐπ’ αὐτῷ ἐσπούδακα νουθετούμενος δὲ ἐφρόντισα αὐτοῦ (15a) ἐπὶ τούτῳ ἀπὸ προσώπου αὐτοῦ κατασπουδασθῶ κατανοήσω καὶ πτοηθήσομαι ἐξ αὐτοῦ
16. κύριος δὲ ἐμαλάκυνεν τὴν καρδίαν μου ὁ δὲ παντοκράτωρ ἐσπούδασέν με
17. οὐ γὰρ ᾔδειν ὅτι ἐπελεύσεταί μοι σκότος πρὸ προσώπου δέ μου ἐκάλυψεν γνόφος
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)
