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Guiding Questions: Job 14

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This is part of the Tanakh Yomi Project.

Job 14 is a further continuation of Job’s oration. The chapter may properly begin with Job 13:28. Why?
Job 14:2 is reminiscent of what other Biblical passages?? See Psalms 90 and Isaiah 40.
What is the thrust of Job’s opening challenge (Job 14:3-6)?
What is the point of the analogy of the tree? (Job 14:7-9)?
What is the problem with the analogy of the sea in Job 14:11? Other translations under yam as “lake”. Which rendering is more accurate?
Does Job believe in immortality (Job 14:12)?
What is the ideal treatment from God that Job wishes for (Job 14:14-17)?
Explain “until my replacement comes” in Job 14:14.
Explain the metaphorical references to mountains, rocks, water and torrents in Job 14:18-19.
What is Job lamenting in Job 14:21-22?

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Post categories: Job, Ketuvim (Writings), Tanakh, Tanakh Yomi

Post tags: Job 14, Perek Yomi (USCJ)

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