Job 10:3 · KJV
"Is it good unto thee that thou shouldest oppress, that thou shouldest despise the work of thine hands, and shine upon the counsel of the wicked?"
King James Version
What does Job 10:3 mean? →Passage Context
1My soul is weary of my life; I will leave my complaint upon myself; I will speak in the bitterness of my soul.
2I will say unto God, Do not condemn me; shew me wherefore thou contendest with me.
3Is it good unto thee that thou shouldest oppress, that thou shouldest despise the work of thine hands, and shine upon the counsel of the wicked?
4Hast thou eyes of flesh? or seest thou as man seeth?
5Are thy days as the days of man? are thy years as man's days,
Reflection Questions
1
How do you reconcile feelings of oppression with your faith?
2
What does it mean for you to question God in times of hardship?
3
When have you felt that your efforts were despised or overlooked?
Life Application
faith
It's important to voice your struggles and questions to God. He welcomes your honesty.
justice
Consider how you can advocate for those who are oppressed in your community.
Places in This Verse
Land of Uz
The setting for Job's trials, representing a place of testing and moral questioning.
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