John Trapp Complete Commentary - Job 15:15
Job 15:15 Behold, he putteth no trust in his saints; yea, the heavens are not clean in his sight. Ver. 15. Behold, he putteth no trust in his saints ] Here he proceedeth to prove that which Job never denied; and Bildad also hath the same, Job 25:1-6 Lege eius verba, nam non male huc quadrant, saith Lavater; lay his words to these, and they will lend light to each other. See Trapp on " Job 4:18 " There they are called his servants, here his saints or holy ones; these were the old... read more
The Biblical Illustrator - Job 15:14-16
Job 15:14-16What is man that he should be clean? Original sinOf all the truths acknowledged and assumed in this ancient book, we find none more clearly or readily confessed than that of man’s original sin and native corruption. “What is man that he should be clean?” When a question is asked in argument and left unanswered, it is the strongest possible form of denial. It is more than saying no man is clean or righteous. It represents such a supposition as man’s priority or holiness to be... read more