Job 17:14 · KJV

"I have said to corruption, Thou art my father: to the worm, Thou art my mother, and my sister."

King James Version

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Passage Context

¹²They change the night into day: the light is short because of darkness.

¹³If I wait, the grave is mine house: I have made my bed in the darkness.

¹⁴I have said to corruption, Thou art my father: to the worm, Thou art my mother, and my sister.

¹⁵And where is now my hope? as for my hope, who shall see it?

¹⁶They shall go down to the bars of the pit, when our rest together is in the dust.

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Reflection Questions

How do you view death and mortality in your life?

What does it mean for you to confront the idea of corruption as a parent?

When have you felt a close connection to the concept of mortality?

Life Application

grief

Contemplate the reality of mortality and how it shapes your life choices. Embrace life while acknowledging its fragility.

faith

Reflect on the hope of resurrection and eternal life. Let this belief guide your understanding of death.

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