Job 15:15
New International Version
If God places no trust in his holy ones, if even the heavens are not pure in his eyes,

New Living Translation
Look, God does not even trust the angels. Even the heavens are not absolutely pure in his sight.

English Standard Version
Behold, God puts no trust in his holy ones, and the heavens are not pure in his sight;

Berean Standard Bible
If God puts no trust in His holy ones, if even the heavens are not pure in His eyes,

King James Bible
Behold, he putteth no trust in his saints; yea, the heavens are not clean in his sight.

New King James Version
If God puts no trust in His saints, And the heavens are not pure in His sight,

New American Standard Bible
“Behold, He has no trust in His holy ones, And the heavens are not pure in His sight;

NASB 1995
“Behold, He puts no trust in His holy ones, And the heavens are not pure in His sight;

NASB 1977
“Behold, He puts no trust in His holy ones, And the heavens are not pure in His sight;

Legacy Standard Bible
Behold, He puts no faith in His holy ones, And the heavens are not pure in His sight;

Amplified Bible
“Behold, God puts no trust in His holy ones (angels); Indeed, the heavens are not pure in His sight—

Christian Standard Bible
If God puts no trust in his holy ones and the heavens are not pure in his sight,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
If God puts no trust in His holy ones and the heavens are not pure in His sight,

American Standard Version
Behold, he putteth no trust in his holy ones; Yea, the heavens are not clean in his sight:

Contemporary English Version
and neither are angels--not in the sight of God. If God doesn't trust his angels,

English Revised Version
Behold, he putteth no trust in his holy ones; yea, the heavens are not clean in his sight.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
If God doesn't trust his holy ones, and the heavens are not pure in his sight,

Good News Translation
Why, God does not trust even his angels; even they are not pure in his sight.

International Standard Version
Look, if God doesn't trust his holy ones, if even the heavens aren't pure as he looks at them,

Majority Standard Bible
If God puts no trust in His holy ones, if even the heavens are not pure in His eyes,

NET Bible
If God places no trust in his holy ones, if even the heavens are not pure in his eyes,

New Heart English Bible
Look, he puts no trust in his holy ones. Yes, the heavens are not clean in his sight;

Webster's Bible Translation
Behold, he putteth no trust in his saints; yes, the heavens are not clean in his sight.

World English Bible
Behold, he puts no trust in his holy ones. Yes, the heavens are not clean in his sight;
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Behold, He puts no credence in His holy ones, "" And the heavens have not been pure in His eyes.

Young's Literal Translation
Lo, in His holy ones He putteth no credence, And the heavens have not been pure in His eyes.

Smith's Literal Translation
Behold, in his holy ones he will, not trust; and the heavens were not clean in his eyes.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Behold among his saints none is unchangeable, and the heavens are not pure in his sight.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Behold, among his holy ones not one is immutable, and even the heavens are not pure in his sight.

New American Bible
If in his holy ones God places no confidence, and if the heavens are not without blame in his sight,

New Revised Standard Version
God puts no trust even in his holy ones, and the heavens are not clean in his sight;
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Behold, he puts no trust in his saints; yea, the heavens are not clean in his sight.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Behold, in his holy ones he does not trust, and the Heavens are not pure before him
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Behold, He putteth no trust in His holy ones; Yea, the heavens are not clean in His sight.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Forasmuch as he trusts not his saints; and the heaven is not pure before him.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Eliphaz: Job Does Not Fear God
14What is man, that he should be pure, or one born of woman, that he should be righteous? 15If God puts no trust in His holy ones, if even the heavens are not pure in His eyes, 16how much less man, who is vile and corrupt, who drinks injustice like water?…

Cross References
Job 4:18
If God puts no trust in His servants, and He charges His angels with error,

Job 25:5
If even the moon does not shine, and the stars are not pure in His sight,

Isaiah 6:2-3
Above Him stood seraphim, each having six wings: With two wings they covered their faces, with two they covered their feet, and with two they were flying. / And they were calling out to one another: “Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of Hosts; all the earth is full of His glory.”

Psalm 89:5-7
The heavens praise Your wonders, O LORD—Your faithfulness as well—in the assembly of the holy ones. / For who in the skies can compare with the LORD? Who among the heavenly beings is like the LORD? / In the council of the holy ones, God is greatly feared, and awesome above all who surround Him.

Revelation 5:11-12
Then I looked, and I heard the voices of many angels encircling the throne, and the living creatures and the elders. And their number was myriads of myriads and thousands of thousands. / In a loud voice they were saying: “Worthy is the Lamb who was slain, to receive power and riches and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and blessing!”

Hebrews 12:22-23
Instead, you have come to Mount Zion, to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem. You have come to myriads of angels / in joyful assembly, to the congregation of the firstborn, enrolled in heaven. You have come to God the Judge of all, to the spirits of the righteous made perfect,

1 Peter 1:12
It was revealed to them that they were not serving themselves, but you, when they foretold the things now announced by those who preached the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven. Even angels long to look into these things.

Luke 2:13-14
And suddenly there appeared with the angel a great multitude of the heavenly host, praising God and saying: / “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom His favor rests!”

Daniel 7:10
A river of fire was flowing, coming out from His presence. Thousands upon thousands attended Him, and myriads upon myriads stood before Him. The court was convened, and the books were opened.

Psalm 103:20-21
Bless the LORD, all His angels mighty in strength who carry out His word, who hearken to the voice of His command. / Bless the LORD, all His hosts, you servants who do His will.

Revelation 4:8
And each of the four living creatures had six wings and was covered with eyes all around and within. Day and night they never stop saying: “Holy, Holy, Holy, is the Lord God Almighty, who was and is and is to come!”

Matthew 18:10
See that you do not look down on any of these little ones. For I tell you that their angels in heaven always see the face of My Father in heaven.

1 Timothy 5:21
I solemnly charge you before God and Christ Jesus and the elect angels to maintain these principles without bias, and to do nothing out of partiality.

Ezekiel 28:14-15
You were anointed as a guardian cherub, for I had ordained you. You were on the holy mountain of God; you walked among the fiery stones. / From the day you were created you were blameless in your ways—until wickedness was found in you.

Genesis 6:5-6
Then the LORD saw that the wickedness of man was great upon the earth, and that every inclination of the thoughts of his heart was altogether evil all the time. / And the LORD regretted that He had made man on the earth, and He was grieved in His heart.


Treasury of Scripture

Behold, he puts no trust in his saints; yes, the heavens are not clean in his sight.

he putteth.

Job 4:18
Behold, he put no trust in his servants; and his angels he charged with folly:

Job 25:5
Behold even to the moon, and it shineth not; yea, the stars are not pure in his sight.

Isaiah 6:2-5
Above it stood the seraphims: each one had six wings; with twain he covered his face, and with twain he covered his feet, and with twain he did fly…

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1. Eliphaz reproves Job for impiety in justifying himself
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If God puts no trust
The phrase "If God puts no trust" suggests a profound theological assertion about the nature of divine trust and the inherent limitations of created beings. The Hebrew root for "trust" here is "בָּטַח" (batach), which conveys a sense of confidence or reliance. In the context of Job, this phrase underscores the idea that even the most exalted beings in creation are not entirely reliable or trustworthy in the eyes of an all-knowing God. This reflects a conservative Christian understanding of human and angelic fallibility, emphasizing that ultimate trust and faith should be placed solely in God, who is infallible and omniscient.

in His holy ones
The term "holy ones" refers to beings set apart by God, often interpreted as angels or celestial beings. The Hebrew word "קְדוֹשִׁים" (qedoshim) is used here, which denotes sanctity and separation for divine purposes. This phrase highlights the transcendence and purity expected of those who serve God directly. However, the assertion that God does not place trust even in these holy ones serves to remind believers of the vast chasm between the Creator and His creation, reinforcing the conservative Christian view of God's unparalleled holiness and the need for humility among His creatures.

and the heavens
The mention of "the heavens" brings to mind the vast, awe-inspiring expanse of the sky and the celestial realm. In Hebrew, "שָׁמַיִם" (shamayim) is often used to describe both the physical sky and the spiritual realm where God dwells. This duality serves as a reminder of the majesty and mystery of God's creation. In the context of Job, the heavens symbolize the highest order of creation, yet even they are subject to God's scrutiny and judgment, illustrating the conservative Christian belief in God's sovereignty over all creation.

are not pure
The phrase "are not pure" speaks to the inherent imperfection found even in the most exalted parts of creation. The Hebrew root "טָהֵר" (taher) means to be clean or pure, often used in ceremonial contexts. This suggests that, despite their grandeur, the heavens themselves fall short of God's perfect standard. This aligns with the conservative Christian doctrine of the fall, which posits that all creation has been tainted by sin and imperfection, necessitating divine redemption and restoration.

in His sight
The phrase "in His sight" emphasizes God's omniscience and His ability to perceive all things as they truly are. The Hebrew word "עֵינַיִם" (einayim) refers to eyes or sight, symbolizing God's penetrating vision that sees beyond outward appearances. This serves as a sobering reminder that nothing is hidden from God, and all creation is subject to His righteous judgment. For conservative Christians, this underscores the importance of living a life of integrity and accountability before a God who sees and knows all.

(15) Behold.--Comp. Job 4:18; Job 5:5.

Verse 15. - Behold, he putteth no trust in his saints; rather, in his holy ones (see the Revised Version). The word "saint" has in course of time come to be so exclusively attached to holy men' that it can no longer be applied, without danger of being misunderstood, to angels. Eliphaz here, as in Job 5:1, speaks not of holy men, but of the holy angels. Without taxing them with sin, he is strongly convinced of their imperfection - their defective wisdom (Job 5:18), weakness, and untrustworthiness. His views are decidedly peculiar, and not borne out by the rest of Scripture. Yea, the heavens are not clean in his sight. The material heavens are probably intended. That limpid liquid blue in which the human eye sees no stain or speck, to the Divine eye is tinged with uncleanness The idea is that neither animate nor inanimate nature contains any form of being that is absolutely without spot or blemish. In God alone is there perfect purity.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
If
הֵ֣ן (hên)
Interjection
Strong's 2005: Lo! behold!

God puts no
לֹ֣א (lō)
Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808: Not, no

trust
יַאֲמִ֑ין (ya·’ă·mîn)
Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 539: To confirm, support

in His holy ones,
בִּ֭קְדֹשָׁיו (biq·ḏō·šāw)
Preposition-b | Adjective - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 6918: Sacred, God, an angel, a saint, a sanctuary

if even the heavens
וְ֝שָׁמַ֗יִם (wə·šā·ma·yim)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 8064: Heaven, sky

are not
לֹא־ (lō-)
Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808: Not, no

pure
זַכּ֥וּ (zak·kū)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 2141: To be bright, clean or pure

in His eyes,
בְעֵינָֽיו׃ (ḇə·‘ê·nāw)
Preposition-b | Noun - cdc | third person masculine singular
Strong's 5869: An eye, a fountain


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