Job 14:4 Meaning
Who can bring a clean thing out of an unclean? not one.
Context Explained
2He cometh forth like a flower, and is cut down: he fleeth also as a shadow, and continueth not.
3And dost thou open thine eyes upon such an one, and bringest me into judgment with thee?
4Who can bring a clean thing out of an unclean? not one.
5Seeing his days are determined, the number of his months are with thee, thou hast appointed his bounds that he cannot pass;
6Turn from him, that he may rest, till he shall accomplish, as an hireling, his day.
Key Themes
puritysinhuman condition
Related Cross References
Romans 3:10
Both verses highlight the inherent uncleanliness of humanity.
Isaiah 64:6
This verse speaks to the idea that all our righteous acts are like filthy rags.
Source: Job 14:4