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Job 4:17

Job 4:17
Shall mortal man be more just than God? shall a man be more pure than his maker?

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

Behold, he put no trust in his servants,.... Some think the divine oracle or revelation ends in Job 4:17, and that here…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Shall mortal man - Or, shall feeble man. The idea of “mortal” is not necessarily implied in the word used here, אנושׁ…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Job 4:12-21

Eliphaz, having undertaken to convince Job of the sin and folly of his discontent and impatience, here vouches a vision…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

be more just than God This translation is possible. It is very unnatural, however; for though, if a man were found…