Job 22:2

Can a man be profitable unto God, as he that is wise may be profitable unto himself?

King James Version
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Other Translations for Job 22:2

BSB
"Can a man be of use to God? Can even a wise man benefit Him?
AKJV
Can a man be profitable to God, as he that is wise may be profitable to himself?
CPDV
Can man be compared with God, even if he were perfect in knowledge?
ERV
Can a man be profitable unto God? surely he that is wise is profitable unto himself.
NHEB
"Can a man be profitable to God? Surely he who is wise is profitable to himself.
SMT
Shall a man profit to God as he understanding shall profit for himself?

Commentary for Job 22:2

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Job 22:2
Summary
Humans cannot profit God through righteousness alone
Event
Eliphaz questions human value to God
Estimated Time Period
Post-Exile (c. 600-400 BC)
Category
Teaching