While he was yet speaking, there came also another, and said, The Chaldeans made out three bands, and fell upon the camels, and have carried them away, yea, and slain the servants with the edge of the sword; and I only am escaped alone to tell thee.
A verse can bring hope. Share this message of faith with someone you care about.
Verse 17 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.
Meditate on this verse and share your reflection or spiritual experience with the community. Your comments will enrich everyone's learning.
Compare Job 1:17 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
Da der noch redete, kam einer und sprach: Die Chaldäer machte drei Rotten und überfielen die Kamele und nahmen sie und schlugen die Knechte mit der Schärfe des Schwerts; und ich bin allein entronnen, daß ich dir's ansagte.
Todavía estaba éste hablando, y vino otro que dijo: Los Caldeos hicieron tres escuadrones, y dieron sobre los camellos, y tomáronlos, e hirieron a los mozos a filo de espada; y solamente escapé yo solo para traerte las nuevas.
Il parlait encore, lorsqu'un autre vint et dit: Des Chaldéens, formés en trois bandes, se sont jetés sur les chameaux, les ont enlevés, et ont passé les serviteurs au fil de l'épée. Et je me suis échappé moi seul, pour t'en apporter la nouvelle.
Mentre costui parlava ancora, ne venne un altro, che disse: De’ Caldei, in tre schiere, sono scorsi sopra i cammelli, e li hanno rapiti, ed hanno messi a fil di spada i servitori; ed io tutto solo sono scampato per rapportartelo.
Estando ainda este falando, veio outro, e disse: Ordenando os caldeus três tropas, deram sobre os camelos, e os tomaram, e aos servos feriram ao fio da espada; e só eu escapei para trazer-te a nova.
他還說話的時候,又有人來說:「 迦勒底 人分成三隊忽然闖來,把駱駝擄去,並用刀殺了僕人;惟有我一人逃脫,來報信給你。」
Find other users in the Community
Connect with members of the Christian community based on their calling or country.