When suffering comes to us, we often ask why. People sometimes say it’s because the sufferer did something wrong. The book of Job examines the suffering of one man who suffered precisely because he was blameless. Job’s friends supposed that he was guilty of some unknown sin. They tried to persuade him to repent, but Job knew he hadn’t sinned, so he questioned God. Finally, God appeared, but he …
1Mi aliento se agota, se acortan mis días, Y me está preparado el sepulcro.
2No hay conmigo sino escarnecedores, En cuya amargura se detienen mis ojos.
3Dame fianza, oh Dios; sea mi protección cerca de ti. Porque ¿quién querría responder por mí?
4Porque a estos has escondido de su corazón la inteligencia; Por tanto, no los exaltarás.
5Al que denuncia a sus amigos como presa, Los ojos de sus hijos desfallecerán.
6Él me ha puesto por refrán de pueblos, Y delante de ellos he sido como tamboril.
7Mis ojos se oscurecieron por el dolor, Y mis pensamientos todos son como sombra.
8Los rectos se maravillarán de esto, Y el inocente se levantará contra el impío.
9No obstante, proseguirá el justo su camino, Y el limpio de manos aumentará la fuerza.
10Pero volved todos vosotros, y venid ahora, Y no hallaré entre vosotros sabio.
11Pasaron mis días, fueron arrancados mis pensamientos, Los designios de mi corazón.
12Pusieron la noche por día, Y la luz se acorta delante de las tinieblas.
13Si yo espero, el Seol es mi casa; Haré mi cama en las tinieblas.
14A la corrupción he dicho: Mi padre eres tú; A los gusanos: Mi madre y mi hermana.
15¿Dónde, pues, estará ahora mi esperanza? Y mi esperanza, ¿quién la verá?
16A la profundidad del Seol descenderán, Y juntamente descansarán en el polvo.
TYNDALE OPEN STUDY NOTES
I
Versículo 1
I. 17:1 My spirit is crushed: This can refer to a properly contrite attitude (Ps 51:17), but more of…
17:1 My spirit is crushed: This can refer to a properly contrite attitude (Ps 51:17), but more often it connotes an unbearably sad heart (Prov 18:14).
II
Versículo 2
II. 17:2 surrounded by mockers: Laments typically describe mockery as the response of the wicked to t…
17:2 surrounded by mockers: Laments typically describe mockery as the response of the wicked to the distress of the righteous (Pss 22:7; 69:10-12; 89:50-52). In wisdom literature, mockery is directed against the right behavior (Prov 1:22; 9:7).
III
Versículo 3
III. 17:3-5 defend my innocence, O God (literally please keep my pledge with yourself): A pledge (Hebr…
17:3-5 defend my innocence, O God (literally please keep my pledge with yourself): A pledge (Hebrew ‘erabon) can be a deposit guaranteeing payment (Gen 38:17-20; Exod 22:26-27; Deut 24:10-14; see Prov 20:16; 27:13), so this might suggest atonement. It might also be another reference to Job’s desire for an advocate to plead his case (see study note on Job 16:19-21).
IV
Versículo 6
IV. 17:6 To spit in someone’s face was even more insulting than a slap (16:10) because spit made the …
17:6 To spit in someone’s face was even more insulting than a slap (16:10) because spit made the person unclean (Num 12:14).
V
Versículo 8
V. 17:8-9 Some scholars view these verses as being out of place, but perhaps Job was ironically quot…
17:8-9 Some scholars view these verses as being out of place, but perhaps Job was ironically quoting his opponents’ words.
VI
Versículo 10
VI. 17:10-16 Job gave up on his comforters (6:15-21; 13:4-5; 16:2-3; cp. 12:2) and believed he would …
17:10-16 Job gave up on his comforters (6:15-21; 13:4-5; 16:2-3; cp. 12:2) and believed he would die a hopeless death.
VII
Versículo 13
VII. 17:13 to the grave (Hebrew to Sheol): The realm of the dead was visualized as a house (30:23; Ps …
17:13 to the grave (Hebrew to Sheol): The realm of the dead was visualized as a house (30:23; Ps 49:11; Eccl 12:5).
VIII
Versículo 14
VIII. 17:14 my father . . . mother . . . sister: This bitter parody of a family reunion in a graveyard …
17:14 my father . . . mother . . . sister: This bitter parody of a family reunion in a graveyard shows how Job envisioned his impending death.
IX
Versículo 16
IX. 17:16 the grave (literally the bars of Sheol): Sheol—the abode of the dead—was seen as having a b…
17:16 the grave (literally the bars of Sheol): Sheol—the abode of the dead—was seen as having a barred gate, allowing no escape.
Antiguo Testamento
Job — Capítulo 17
When suffering comes to us, we often ask why. People sometimes say it’s because the sufferer did something wrong. The book of Job examines the suffering of one man who suffered precisely because he was blameless. Job’s friends supposed that he was guilty of some unknown sin. They tried to persuade him to repent, but Job knew he hadn’t sinned, so he questioned God. Finally, God appeared, but he …
Texto — Reina-Valera 1960
1Mi aliento se agota, se acortan mis días, Y me está preparado el sepulcro.
2No hay conmigo sino escarnecedores, En cuya amargura se detienen mis ojos.
3Dame fianza, oh Dios; sea mi protección cerca de ti. Porque ¿quién querría responder por mí?
4Porque a estos has escondido de su corazón la inteligencia; Por tanto, no los exaltarás.
5Al que denuncia a sus amigos como presa, Los ojos de sus hijos desfallecerán.
6Él me ha puesto por refrán de pueblos, Y delante de ellos he sido como tamboril.
7Mis ojos se oscurecieron por el dolor, Y mis pensamientos todos son como sombra.
8Los rectos se maravillarán de esto, Y el inocente se levantará contra el impío.
9No obstante, proseguirá el justo su camino, Y el limpio de manos aumentará la fuerza.
10Pero volved todos vosotros, y venid ahora, Y no hallaré entre vosotros sabio.
11Pasaron mis días, fueron arrancados mis pensamientos, Los designios de mi corazón.
12Pusieron la noche por día, Y la luz se acorta delante de las tinieblas.
13Si yo espero, el Seol es mi casa; Haré mi cama en las tinieblas.
14A la corrupción he dicho: Mi padre eres tú; A los gusanos: Mi madre y mi hermana.
15¿Dónde, pues, estará ahora mi esperanza? Y mi esperanza, ¿quién la verá?
16A la profundidad del Seol descenderán, Y juntamente descansarán en el polvo.
TYNDALE OPEN STUDY NOTES
Versículo 1
I. 17:1 My spirit is crushed: This can refer to a properly contrite attitude (Ps 51:17), but more of…
Versículo 2
II. 17:2 surrounded by mockers: Laments typically describe mockery as the response of the wicked to t…
Versículo 3
III. 17:3-5 defend my innocence, O God (literally please keep my pledge with yourself): A pledge (Hebr…
Versículo 6
IV. 17:6 To spit in someone’s face was even more insulting than a slap (16:10) because spit made the …
Versículo 8
V. 17:8-9 Some scholars view these verses as being out of place, but perhaps Job was ironically quot…
Versículo 10
VI. 17:10-16 Job gave up on his comforters (6:15-21; 13:4-5; 16:2-3; cp. 12:2) and believed he would …
Versículo 13
VII. 17:13 to the grave (Hebrew to Sheol): The realm of the dead was visualized as a house (30:23; Ps …
Versículo 14
VIII. 17:14 my father . . . mother . . . sister: This bitter parody of a family reunion in a graveyard …
Versículo 16
IX. 17:16 the grave (literally the bars of Sheol): Sheol—the abode of the dead—was seen as having a b…