Job 4:17

Shall mortal man be more just than God? shall a man be more pure than his maker?

King James Version

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Other Translations for Job 4:17

BSB

Can a mortal be more righteous than God, or a man more pure than his Maker?

AKJV

Shall mortal man be more just than God? shall a man be more pure than his maker?

CPDV

Should man be justified in relation to God, or will a man be more pure than his Maker?

ERV

Shall mortal man be more just than God? shall a man be more pure than his Maker?

NHEB

Shall mortal man be more just than God? Shall a man be more pure than his Maker?

SMT

Shall a man be just above God? If a man shall be pure above him making him?

Word Study (Strong’s) for Job 4:17

ShallmortalmanH582Noun MasculinebemorejustH6663VerbthanGodH433Noun MasculineshallamanH1397Noun MasculinebemorepureH2891VerbthanhismakerH6213Verb

Commentary for Job 4:17

Please note: this is not Scripture

These study resources are provided for informational purposes only. They reflect human interpretation, are subject to human error, and should not be considered divinely inspired or authoritative.

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

Overview of Job 4:17

Summary

Humans cannot exceed divine standards of holiness.

Event

Asserting divine transcendence

Estimated Time Period

c. 2000 BC