And there came a messenger unto Job, and said, The oxen were plowing, and the asses feeding beside them:
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Verse 14 is found in chapter 1 of Job. The calamities arrive successively, destroying Job’s possessions, servants, and finally his children. The narrative emphasizes the speed and magnitude of the loss. Yet Job responds by worshiping and acknowledging that his life and possessions came from God. His first response does not remove the pain, but it shows that his relationship with God does not depend solely on favorable circumstances.
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kam ein Bote zu Hiob und sprach: Die Rinder pflügten, und die Eselinnen gingen neben ihnen auf der Weide,
Y vino un mensajero a Job, que le dijo: Estando arando los bueyes, y las asnas paciendo cerca de ellos,
llegó un mensajero y le dijo a Job: «Los bueyes estaban arando y las asnas pastaban cerca de ellos,
il arriva auprès de Job un messager qui dit: Les boeufs labouraient et les ânesses paissaient à côté d'eux;
che un messo venne a Giobbe, e gli disse: I buoi aravano, e le asine pasturavano allato ad essi;
Que veio um mensageiro a Jó, e lhe disse: Os bois lavravam, e as jumentas pastavam junto a eles;
有報信的來見 約伯 ,說:「牛正耕地,母驢在旁邊吃草,
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