As a servant earnestly desireth the shadow, and as an hireling looketh for the reward of his work:
Como un siervo que ansía desesperadamente la sombra al final de un día caluroso, y como un trabajador contratado que espera con ansias su salario:
Job se compara con trabajadores que esperan con desesperación el alivio del descanso y la recompensa.
📚 Contexto Histórico
In the book of Job, which is set in the ancient Near East during a time of patriarchal societies, Job is in the midst of intense suffering and is voicing his complaints to God after losing his wealth, health, and family. He uses this verse to compare his longing for relief to that of a servant eagerly seeking shade from the scorching sun or a hired worker awaiting his wages, highlighting the universal human experience of toil and anticipation in ancient labor practices. This reflects the cultural reality where daily work was grueling, and rest or payment represented a much-needed respite.
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