Job 11:12 meaning
Zophar's remarks in this passage provide a stark insight into the human tendency to equate suffering with sin. While addressing Job, Zophar emphasizes that a fool is less likely to attain wisdom than a wild donkey is to be reborn as a man. This metaphor illustrates Zophar's view of Job as dense and unrepentant. In stark contrast to Job's existential suffering, Zophar assumes that any misfortune must stem from divine punishment for wrongdoing. This conclusion leads to a misguided interpretation of righteousness, where suffering is automatically assigned to sin.
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Other Relevant Commentaries:
- Revelation 20:1-3 meaning. Satan, the accuser and deceiver, is thrown, shut, and sealed into the pit for a thousand years where his powers will be weakened and he will no longer be able to deceive for a time.
- Exodus 3:11-12 meaning. Moses is not convinced that he is the right person for the job of delivering the Israelites. In fact, he responds to the LORD with five objections (3:11 – 4:17). The LORD constantly and repeatedly assures Moses that He will equip him for the job and promises His constant presence.
- Psalm 27:7-12 meaning. An inextricable part of an enduring relationship with God is the human willingness to respond with obedience to God’s gracious act of engagement.
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