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Liber Iob, 33

1. audi igitur Job eloquia mea et omnes sermones meos ausculta

1. Audi igitur, Iob, eloquia mea et omnes sermones meos ausculta.

2. ecce aperui os meum loquatur lingua mea in faucibus meis

2. Ecce aperui os meum, loquatur lingua mea in faucibus meis.

3. simplici corde meo sermones mei et sententiam labia mea puram loquentur

3. Ex recto corde sermones mei sunt, et sententiam puram labia mea loquentur.

4. spiritus Dei fecit me et spiraculum Omnipotentis vivificavit me

4. Spiritus Dei fecit me, et spiraculum Omnipotentis vivificavit me.

5. si potes responde mihi et adversus faciem meam consiste

5. Si potes, responde mihi, praepara te coram me et consiste.

6. ecce et me sicut et te fecit Deus et de eodem luto ego quoque formatus sum

6. Ecce ego sicut tu coram Deo sum et de eodem luto abscissus sum et ego.

7. verumtamen miraculum meum non te terreat et eloquentia mea non sit tibi gravis

7. Verumtamen terror meus non te terreat, et onus meum non sit tibi grave.

8. dixisti ergo in auribus meis et vocem verborum audivi

8. Dixisti ergo in auribus meis, et vocem verborum tuorum audivi:

9. mundus sum ego absque delicto inmaculatus et non est iniquitas in me

9. “Mundus sum ego et absque delicto; immaculatus, et non est iniquitas in me.

10. quia querellas in me repperit ideo arbitratus est me inimicum sibi

10. Quia querelas in me repperit, ideo arbitratus est me inimicum sibi;

11. posuit in nervo pedes meos custodivit omnes semitas meas

11. posuit in nervo pedes meos, custodivit omnes semitas meas”.

12. hoc est ergo in quo non es justificatus respondebo tibi quia major sit Deus homine

12. Hoc est ergo, in quo non es iustificatus, respondebo tibi, quia maior est Deus homine.

13. adversum eum contendis quod non ad omnia verba responderit tibi

13. Quare adversus eum contendis, quod non ad omnia verba responderit tibi?

14. semel loquitur Deus et secundo id ipsum non repetit

14. Semel loquitur Deus, et secundo idipsum non repetit.

15. per somnium in visione nocturna quando inruit sopor super homines et dormiunt in lectulo

15. Per somnium in visione nocturna, quando irruit sopor super homines, et dormiunt in lectulo,

16. tunc aperit aures virorum et erudiens eos instruit disciplinam

16. tunc aperit aures virorum et in visionibus terret eos,

17. ut avertat hominem ab his quæ facit et liberet eum de superbia

17. ut avertat hominem ab his, quae facit, et liberet eum de superbia,

18. eruens animam ejus a corruptione et vitam illius ut non transeat in gladium

18. eruens animam eius a fovea et vitam illius, ut non transeat canalem mortis.

19. increpat quoque per dolorem in lectulo et omnia ossa ejus marcescere facit

19. Increpat quoque per dolorem in lectulo, et tremitus ossium eius continuus.

20. abominabilis ei fit in vita sua panis et animæ illius cibus ante desiderabilis

20. Abominabilis ei fit in vita sua panis, et animae illius cibus ante desiderabilis.

21. tabescet caro ejus et ossa quæ tecta fuerant nudabuntur

21. Tabescet caro eius in conspectu, et ossa, quae non videbantur, nudabuntur.

22. adpropinquabit corruptioni anima ejus et vita illius mortiferis

22. Appropinquavit corruptioni foveae, et vita illius mortiferis sedibus.

23. si fuerit pro eo angelus loquens unum de milibus ut adnuntiet hominis æquitatem

23. Si fuerit apud eum angelus, unus de milibus interpres, ut annuntiet homini aequitatem,

24. miserebitur ejus et dicet libera eum et non descendat in corruptionem inveni in quo ei propitier

24. miserebitur eius et dicet: “Libera eum, ut non descendat in foveam; inveni, in quo ei propitier”.

25. consumpta est caro ejus a suppliciis revertatur ad dies adulescentiæ suæ

25. Revirescet caro eius plus quam in iuventute, revertetur ad dies adulescentiae suae.

26. deprecabitur Deum et placabilis ei erit et videbit faciem ejus in jubilo et reddet homini justitiam suam

26. Deprecabitur Deum, et placabilis ei erit; et videbit faciem eius in iubilo, et reddet homini iustitiam suam.

27. respiciet homines et dicet peccavi et vere deliqui et ut eram dignus non recepi

27. Canit ad homines et dicit: “Peccavi et iustitiam perverti et non debui satisfacere.

28. liberavit animam suam ne pergeret in interitum sed vivens lucem videret

28. Liberavit animam suam, ne pergeret in foveam, sed vivens lucem videret”.

29. ecce hæc omnia operatur Deus tribus vicibus per singulos

29. Ecce haec omnia operatur Deus duobus, tribus vicibus cum homine,

30. ut revocet animas eorum a corruptione et inluminet luce viventium

30. ut revocet animas eorum a fovea et illuminet luce viventium.

31. adtende Job et audi me et tace dum ego loquar

31. Attende, Iob, et audi me et tace, dum ego loquor.

32. si autem habes quod loquaris responde mihi loquere volo enim te apparere justum

32. Si autem habes quod loquaris, responde mihi; loquere, volo enim te apparere iustum.

33. quod si non habes audi me tace et docebo te sapientiam

33. Quod si non habes, audi me; tace, et docebo te sapientiam”.



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Footnotes:

33:1-3 - Elihu, a new character, introduces himself and says his speech will be clear and honest. He emphasizes the importance of direct communication and sincerity when addressing issues of suffering and God, reflecting the need for a genuine conversation about faith (see also Ephesians 4:15 and James 1:19).

33:14-18 - Elihu emphasizes that God speaks to humanity in various ways, including dreams and visions. This highlights God's ongoing communication with humanity and the need for us to be attentive to His messages and guidance (see also Psalm 19:1-4 and Hebrews 1:1-2).

33:19-22 - Elihu mentions that suffering can be a means by which God corrects and disciplines man. This perspective reflects the biblical view that God uses hardship to shape our character and draw us closer to Him (see also Hebrews 12:5-11 and Psalm 119:67).

33:23-26 - Elihu asserts that a mediator can intercede for humanity before God. This anticipates the idea of intercession and the need for a representative who can reconcile humanity with the Creator, prefiguring the work of Christ (see also 1 Timothy 2:5 and Romans 8:34).

33:27-30 - Elihu concludes that God can restore man and bring him life after suffering. This message of hope is central to biblical theology, emphasizing the possibility of redemption and renewal in God (see also Psalm 30:5 and 2 Corinthians 5:17).

Verses related to Liber Iob, 33:

Job chapter 33 presents Elihu's first speech to Job. How does he address Job's dilemma? In this eloquent text, Elihu claims to speak in the name of God, offering a new perspective on suffering as a means of divine instruction. The chapter explores themes such as God's communication with man, the redemptive purpose of suffering, and divine mercy. Job 33 introduces a more nuanced view of theodicy. Examine with us five biblical passages that illuminate the profound themes of this revealing chapter.

John 9:2-3: "His disciples asked him, 'Master, who sinned: this man or his parents, that he was born blind?' Jesus said: 'Neither he nor his parents sinned, but this happened so that the work of God would be manifested in his life'." - This passage reflects Elihu's argument in Job 33:29-30 that suffering can have a divine purpose beyond punishment.

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 hurt by his rebuke, for the Lord disciplines those he loves, and punishes everyone he accepts. like a son'." - These verses echo Elihu's argument in Job 33:19-22 that God sometimes uses suffering to discipline.

Psalms 32:8-9: "I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will advise you and take care of you. Do not be like the horse or the donkey, which have no understanding but need to be controlled with bridles and reins, otherwise they will not obey." - This passage reflects Elihu's statement in Job 33:14-18 that God speaks to men in various ways to instruct them.

2 Corinthians 5:20: "Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, as if God were making his appeal through us. For the love of Christ we beseech you: Be reconciled with God." - This verse echoes the role Elihu assumes in Job 33:23-24 as a mediator between God and Job.

Romans 8:28: "We know that God works in all things for the good of those who love him, of those who have been called according to his purpose." - This passage reflects Elihu's general argument in Job 33 that God works in mysterious ways, but always with a beneficial purpose for those who love him.

FAQ:

What does Elihu argue about Job's suffering?

Elihu asserts that God speaks to man in various ways, including through suffering, to correct and teach. He suggests that Job should acknowledge divine sovereignty. (Job 33:14-19)

How does God use dreams to instruct man?

Elihu says that God speaks through dreams and visions to warn people, turn them away from sin, and preserve their lives. (Job 33:15-18)

What is the role of the mediator according to Elihu?

Elihu mentions that a mediator can intercede for man and restore him before God, bringing him grace and redemption. (Job 33:23-26)

How does Elihu describe God's justice?

He teaches that God is just in correcting man, not out of cruelty, but to lead him to repentance and deliver him from destruction. (Job 33:29-30)

What does Elihu say about man's response to God?

He exhorts Job to listen and acknowledge God's action, for God's wisdom is greater than man's. (Job 33:31-33)


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