Job 14:2

He cometh forth like a flower, and is cut down: he fleeth also as a shadow, and continueth not.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Job 14:2

BSB

Like a flower, he comes forth, then withers away; like a fleeting shadow, he does not endure.

AKJV

He comes forth like a flower, and is cut down: he flees also as a shadow, and continues not.

CPDV

He comes forth like a flower, and is crushed, and he flees, as if a shadow, and never remains in the same state.

ERV

He cometh forth like a flower, and is cut down: he fleeth also as a shadow, and continueth not.

NHEB

He comes forth like a flower, and is cut down. He also flees like a shadow, and doesn't continue.

SMT

And as a flower he will come forth, and will be cut down: and he will flee as a shadow, and shall not stand.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Job 14:2

HecomethforthH3318VerblikeaflowerH6731Noun MasculineandiscutdownH5243VerbhefleethH1272VerbalsoasashadowH6738Noun MasculineandcontinuethH5975Verbnot

Commentary for Job 14:2

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Job 14:2

Summary

Human existence is fleeting and ephemeral.

Event

Illustrating human brevity

Estimated Time Period

c. 2000 BC