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Liber Iob, 40

1. respondens autem Dominus Job de turbine ait

1. Et respondens Dominus locutus est ad Iob:

2. accinge sicut vir lumbos tuos interrogabo te et indica mihi

2. “Numquid contendit cum Omnipotente reprehensor? Qui arguit Deum, debet respondere ad ea”.

3. numquid irritum facies judicium meum et condemnabis me ut tu justificeris

3. Respondens autem Iob Domino dixit:

4. et si habes brachium sicut Deus et si voce simili tonas

4. “Ecce leviter locutus sum, quid respondebo tibi? Manum meam ponam super os meum.

5. circumda tibi decorem et in sublime erigere et esto gloriosus et speciosis induere vestibus

5. Unum locutus sum, quod non repetam, et alterum, quibus ultra non addam”.

6. disperge superbos furore tuo et respiciens omnem arrogantem humilia

6. Respondens autem Dominus Iob de turbine dixit:

7. respice cunctos superbos et confunde eos et contere impios in loco suo

7. “Accinge sicut vir lumbos tuos; interrogabo te, et edoce me.

8. absconde eos in pulvere simul et facies eorum demerge in foveam

8. Numquid irritum facies iudicium meum et condemnabis me, ut tu iustificeris?

9. et ego confitebor quod salvare te possit dextera tua

9. Et si habes brachium sicut Deus et si voce simili tonas?

10. ecce Behemoth quem feci tecum fænum quasi bos comedet

10. Circumda tibi decorem et sublimitatem; gloria et decore induere.

11. fortitudo ejus in lumbis ejus et virtus illius in umbilicis ventris ejus

11. Effunde vehementiam furoris tui et respiciens omnem arrogantem humilia.

12. constringit caudam suam quasi cedrum nervi testiculorum ejus perplexi sunt

12. Respice cunctos superbos et confunde eos et contere impios in loco suo.

13. ossa ejus velut fistulæ æris cartilago illius quasi lamminæ ferreæ

13. Absconde eos in pulvere simul et facies eorum claude in fovea;

14. ipse principium est viarum Dei qui fecit eum adplicabit gladium ejus

14. et ego confitebor quod salvare te possit dextera tua.

15. huic montes herbas ferunt omnes bestiæ agri ludent ibi

15. Ecce Behemoth, quem feci tecum; fenum quasi bos comedit.

16. sub umbra dormit in secreto calami et locis humentibus

16. Fortitudo eius in lumbis eius, et virtus illius in umbilico ventris eius.

17. protegunt umbræ umbram ejus circumdabunt eum salices torrentis

17. Stringit caudam suam quasi cedrum, nervi femorum eius perplexi sunt.

18. ecce absorbebit fluvium et non mirabitur habet fiduciam quod influat Jordanis in os ejus

18. Ossa eius velut fistulae aeris, cartilago illius quasi laminae ferreae.

19. in oculis ejus quasi hamo capiet eum et in sudibus perforabit nares ejus

19. Ipse est principium viarum Dei; qui fecit eum, applicabit gladium eius.

20. an extrahere poteris Leviathan hamo et fune ligabis linguam ejus

20. Huic montes tributum ferunt, omnes bestiae agri ludunt ibi.

21. numquid pones circulum in naribus ejus et armilla perforabis maxillam ejus

21. Sub lotis silvestribus dormit, in secreto calami et in locis umentibus;

22. numquid multiplicabit ad te preces aut loquetur tibi mollia

22. loti silvestres umbra eum protegunt, circumdant eum salices torrentis.

23. numquid feriet tecum pactum et accipies eum servum sempiternum

23. Si fluvius intumescat, non tremit; securus est, si prorumpat fluctus ad os eius.

24. numquid inludes ei quasi avi aut ligabis illum ancillis tuis

24. In oculis eius quis capiet eum et in sudibus perforabit nares eius?

25. concident eum amici divident illum negotiatores

25. An extrahere poteris Leviathan hamo et fune ligabis linguam eius?

26. numquid implebis sagenas pelle ejus et gurgustium piscium capite illius

26. Numquid pones iuncum in naribus eius aut spina perforabis maxillam eius?

27. pone super eum manum tuam memento belli nec ultra addas loqui

27. Numquid multiplicabit ad te preces aut loquetur tibi mollia?

28. ecce spes ejus frustrabitur eum et videntibus cunctis præcipitabitur

28. Numquid feriet tecum pactum, et accipies eum servum sempiternum?

29.

29. Numquid illudes ei quasi avi aut ligabis eum pro puellis tuis?

30.

30. Speculabuntur super eum socii, divident illum negotiatores?

31.

31. Numquid implebis telis pellem eius et iaculo hamato piscium caput illius?

32.

32. Pone super eum manum tuam; memento belli nec ultra addas.



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Footnotes:

40:1-2 - God challenges Job to answer his questions. This moment emphasizes the importance of humility and reverence before God's wisdom (see also James 4:10 and Romans 12:3).

40:3-5 - Job is silent before God's greatness, acknowledging his inability to fully comprehend God's ways. Acceptance of limitations is a key to spiritual wisdom (see also Psalm 73:22-24 and Proverbs 3:5-6).

40:6-8 - God asks Job if he can condemn God to justify himself. This question highlights God's sovereignty and the need to trust in His justice (see also Romans 9:20-21 and Isaiah 45:9).

40:9-14 - God describes the strength and majesty of Behemoth, a symbol of power. Creation is a testament to God's greatness, and no one can compare with Him (see also Psalm 104:24-25 and Revelation 4:11).

40:15-24 - The description of Behemoth highlights God's ability to create and rule over all, underscoring human inability to control nature (see also Psalm 8:4-6 and Hebrews 2:6-8).

Verses related to Liber Iob, 40:

Job chapter 40 continues God's speech to Job. How does the Lord challenge human understanding of power and justice? This stunning text presents God questioning Job's ability to righteously rule the world. The chapter introduces vivid descriptions of Behemoth, possibly a hippopotamus or mythological creature, as an example of divine power in creation. Job 40 delves into themes of divine sovereignty, human humility, and the limits of mortal understanding in the face of God's magnitude. Dive with us into five biblical passages that expand on the deep themes of this challenging chapter.

Psalms 50:21: "These things you did, and I kept silent; You thought I was like you. But now I rebuke you and bring my accusations against you." - This verse reflects God's challenge to Job in Job 40, reminding us that God is not like humans and that He has the right to question.

Isaiah 45:9: "Woe to him who contends with his Creator, to him who is but a shard among the shards on the ground. Can the clay say to the potter: 'What are you doing?' Can his work say: 'He has no hands'?" - This verse echoes God's challenge to Job, questioning the right of a human being to challenge his Creator.

Romans 9:20: "But who are you, O man, to question God? 'Can that which is formed say to him that formed it: Why hast thou made me thus?'" - Paul uses language similar to that of God in Job 40, reaffirming God's sovereignty over his creation.

Psalms 104:26: "There the ships sail, and the Leviathan that you formed to play with." - This verse relates to the description of Leviathan in Job 40, presenting him as a creature of God.

Ezekiel 29:3: "Tell him: This is what the Sovereign Lord says: I am against you, Pharaoh, king of Egypt, you great monster lying among its streams. You say: 'The Nile is mine; I did it for myself.'" - This verse uses language similar to the description of Behemoth in Job 40, representing an earthly power like a great beast.

FAQ:

What is the Behemoth described in Job 40?

God describes Behemoth as a powerful and imposing creature, a symbol of the strength and grandeur of God's creation, possibly a hippopotamus or a dinosaur. (Job 40:15-24)

What is the purpose of the description of Behemoth in Job 40?

God uses Behemoth to show Job that there are great creatures that only He can control, reinforcing His sovereignty. (Job 40:15-24)

How does Job respond to God after hearing His words?

Job recognizes his smallness before God and remains silent, realizing that he cannot question God's wisdom. (Job 40:3-5)

What does Job's humility teach us?

It teaches that we must recognize God’s sovereignty and trust Him, even when we don’t understand His plans. (Job 40:3-5)

Why does God continue to challenge Job in Job 40?

God wants Job to understand God's greatness and accept that God's justice goes beyond human comprehension. (Job 40:6-14)


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