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Job 4:17 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Job 4:17 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Job chapter 4 verse 17 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Shall mortal man be more just than God? shall a man be more pure than his maker?”
Job 4:17 (KJV)
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Commentary on Job 4:17
Eliphaz's question 'Shall mortal man be more just than God? shall a man be more pure than his maker?' uses comparative language challenging Job's implied accusations against divine justice. The Hebrew enosh (אֱנוֹשׁ) emphasizes human frailty and mortality, while gever (גֶּבֶר) denotes a strong man. The rhetorical structure assumes the answer 'No'—creatures cannot exceed their Creator in justice or purity. This argument is theologically sound but misapplied: Job hasn't claimed to be more just than God, only that he hasn't committed sins worthy of his suffering.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Job 4:17
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“How then can man be justified with God? or how can he be clean that is born of a woman?”
“who does good and doesn't sin.”
“for in your sight no man living is righteous.”
“and it is exceedingly corrupt: who can know it?”
“and his ways past tracing out!”
“and gracious in all his works.”
“Yahweh”
“let God be found true”