Hiob 9:25

25 Und meine Tage eilen schneller dahin als ein Läufer, sie entfliehen, schauen das Glück nicht.

Hiob 9:25 Meaning and Commentary

Job 9:25

Now my days are swifter than a post
Or "than a runner"

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FOOTNOTES:

F1 in a race, in order to obtain the prize; or than one that rides post, or runs on foot to carry a message, such as were Cushi and Ahimaaz; and such are generally swift of foot, or ride on swift horses, who are so employed; and yet Job says his days are swifter, or passed away more swiftly thorn such; meaning either his days in general; or rather particularly his prosperous days, as Mr. Broughton interprets it; these no sooner came but they were gone:

they flee away;
like a shadow, or a dream, or a tale that is told:

they see no good;
or he saw, perceived, or enjoyed no good in them; not but that he did see and enjoy much good, even much temporal good, which is what is intended; but this was no sooner had than it was taken away, that it was as if it had never been; the evil days of trouble and sorrow, in which he had no pleasure, came so quick upon him.

F1 (Ur-ynm) "cursore", Pagninus, Montanus, Junius & Tremellius, Piscator

Hiob 9:25 In-Context

23 Wenn die Geißel plötzlich tötet, so spottet er der Prüfung der Unschuldigen.

24 Die Erde ist in die Hand des Gesetzlosen gegeben, das Angesicht ihrer Richter verhüllt er. Wenn er es nun nicht ist, wer anders?

25 Und meine Tage eilen schneller dahin als ein Läufer, sie entfliehen, schauen das Glück nicht.

26 Sie ziehen vorüber gleich Rohrschiffen, wie ein Adler, der auf Fraß herabstürzt.

27 Wenn ich sage: Ich will meine Klage vergessen, will mein Angesicht glätten und mich erheitern,