Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version how much less a mortal, who is but a maggot— a human being, who is only a worm!” New Living Translation In comparison, people are maggots; we mortals are mere worms.” English Standard Version how much less man, who is a maggot, and the son of man, who is a worm!” Berean Standard Bible how much less man, who is but a maggot, and the son of man, who is but a worm!” King James Bible How much less man, that is a worm? and the son of man, which is a worm? New King James Version How much less man, who is a maggot, And a son of man, who is a worm?” New American Standard Bible How much less man, that maggot, And a son of man, that worm!” NASB 1995 How much less man, that maggot, And the son of man, that worm!” NASB 1977 How much less man, that maggot, And the son of man, that worm!” Legacy Standard Bible How much less mortal man, that maggot, And the son of man, that worm!” Amplified Bible How much less man, that maggot, And the son of man, that worm!” Christian Standard Bible how much less a human, who is a maggot, a son of man, who is a worm! Holman Christian Standard Bible how much less man, who is a maggot, and the son of man, who is a worm! American Standard Version How much less man, that is a worm! And the son of man, that is a worm! Contemporary English Version So how can we humans, when we are merely worms? English Revised Version How much less man, that is a worm! and the son of man, which is a worm! GOD'S WORD® Translation How much less pure is a mortal-who is only a maggot- a descendant of Adam-who is only a worm!" Good News Translation Then what about a human being, that worm, that insect? What is a human life worth in God's eyes? International Standard Version How much less is man, who is only a maggot, or a man's children, who are only worms!" Majority Standard Bible how much less man, who is but a maggot, and the son of man, who is but a worm!? NET Bible how much less a mortal man, who is but a maggot--a son of man, who is only a worm!" New Heart English Bible How much less man, who is a worm, the son of man, who is a worm." Webster's Bible Translation How much less man, that is a worm; and the son of man, who is a worm? World English Bible How much less man, who is a worm, and the son of man, who is a worm!” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionHow much less man—a grub, "" And the son of man—a worm!” Young's Literal Translation How much less man -- a grub, And the son of man -- a worm! Smith's Literal Translation How much less man, a worm; and the son of man, a worm. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleHow much less man that is rottenness and the son of man who is a worm? Catholic Public Domain Version Is man much more than rottenness and the son of man much more than worms? New American Bible How much less a human being, who is but a worm, a mortal, who is only a maggot? New Revised Standard Version how much less a mortal, who is a maggot, and a human being, who is a worm!” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleHow much less man, who is dust, and the son of man, who is a worm! Peshitta Holy Bible Translated But truly man is a worm and a son of man is a maggot” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917How much less man, that is a worm! And the son of man, that is a maggot! Brenton Septuagint Translation But alas! man is corruption, and the son of man a worm. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Bildad: Man Cannot Be Righteous…5If even the moon does not shine, and the stars are not pure in His sight, 6how much less man, who is but a maggot, and the son of man, who is but a worm!” Cross References Psalm 8:4 what is man that You are mindful of him, or the son of man that You care for him? Psalm 144:3 O LORD, what is man, that You regard him, the son of man that You think of him? Isaiah 40:22 He sits enthroned above the circle of the earth; its dwellers are like grasshoppers. He stretches out the heavens like a curtain, and spreads them out like a tent to dwell in. Isaiah 41:14 Do not fear, O Jacob, you worm, O few men of Israel. I will help you,” declares the LORD. “Your Redeemer is the Holy One of Israel. Isaiah 2:22 Put no more trust in man, who has only the breath in his nostrils. Of what account is he? Psalm 22:6 But I am a worm and not a man, scorned by men and despised by the people. Psalm 103:14-16 For He knows our frame; He is mindful that we are dust. / As for man, his days are like grass—he blooms like a flower of the field; / when the wind passes over, it vanishes, and its place remembers it no more. Psalm 39:5 You, indeed, have made my days as handbreadths, and my lifetime as nothing before You. Truly each man at his best exists as but a breath. Selah Psalm 62:9 Lowborn men are but a vapor; the exalted are but a lie. Weighed on the scale, they go up; together they are but a vapor. Ecclesiastes 3:20 All go to one place; all come from dust, and all return to dust. Ecclesiastes 12:7 before the dust returns to the ground from which it came and the spirit returns to God who gave it. Genesis 3:19 By the sweat of your brow you will eat your bread, until you return to the ground—because out of it were you taken. For dust you are, and to dust you shall return.” Romans 3:23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, Romans 5:12 Therefore, just as sin entered the world through one man, and death through sin, so also death was passed on to all men, because all sinned. 1 Corinthians 15:47-49 The first man was of the dust of the earth, the second man from heaven. / As was the earthly man, so also are those who are of the earth; and as is the heavenly man, so also are those who are of heaven. / And just as we have borne the likeness of the earthly man, so also shall we bear the likeness of the heavenly man. Treasury of Scripture How much less man, that is a worm? and the son of man, which is a worm? How much less, etc. Job 4:19 How much less in them that dwell in houses of clay, whose foundation is in the dust, which are crushed before the moth? Genesis 18:27 And Abraham answered and said, Behold now, I have taken upon me to speak unto the Lord, which am but dust and ashes: Psalm 22:6 But I am a worm, and no man; a reproach of men, and despised of the people. Jump to Previous Grub Insect Less Maggot WormJump to Next Grub Insect Less Maggot WormJob 25 1. Bildad shows that man cannot be justified before Godhow much less man This phrase emphasizes the insignificance of humanity in comparison to God's majesty and purity. In the context of the Book of Job, Bildad is speaking, and his argument is that if celestial beings are not pure before God, then humans are even less so. This reflects the biblical theme of human frailty and sinfulness, as seen in passages like Psalm 8:4, which questions the significance of man in the vastness of creation. The rhetorical question underscores the humility that humans should have before God. who is but a maggot and the son of man who is but a worm! Persons / Places / Events 1. Bildad the ShuhiteOne of Job's three friends who comes to comfort him. Bildad is the speaker in Job 25, and his speech is a continuation of the dialogue between Job and his friends regarding the nature of God and the condition of man. 2. Job The central figure of the Book of Job, a man described as blameless and upright, who faces severe trials and suffering. Job's account is set in the land of Uz. 3. God The Almighty Creator, whose majesty and purity are contrasted with the frailty and sinfulness of man in Bildad's speech. 4. The Heavens Often referenced in the Book of Job as a symbol of God's majesty and the order of creation, which is beyond human comprehension. 5. The Sons of Man A term used to describe humanity, emphasizing human frailty and mortality in contrast to God's eternal nature. Teaching Points Human Frailty and HumilityBildad's comparison of man to a maggot and a worm serves as a stark reminder of human frailty. It calls believers to approach God with humility, recognizing our limitations and dependence on His grace. The Majesty of God The passage highlights the vast difference between God's holiness and human sinfulness. This should lead us to worship and revere God, acknowledging His supreme authority and purity. The Need for Redemption Recognizing our lowly state should drive us to seek redemption through Christ. The New Testament reveals that despite our unworthiness, God offers salvation through Jesus, bridging the gap between His holiness and our sinfulness. Perspective in Suffering Job's account, including Bildad's speech, encourages believers to maintain perspective during trials. Understanding our place before God can provide comfort and hope, knowing that He is in control. Community and Counsel Bildad's role as a friend who offers counsel, albeit flawed, reminds us of the importance of community and seeking godly wisdom during difficult times.(6) How much less man . . .--Comp. Psalm 8:4; Psalm 22:6; Isaiah 41:14, &c. Verse 6. - How much less man, that is a worm? and the son of man, which is a worm? (comp. Psalm 22:6). How much less can man be pure in God's sight? An undoubted truth, or rather, perhaps, a truism, but not to the point, for Job has never really maintained that he is without sin (see ch. 7:20, 21; 9:2, 20, etc.). He has only maintained that his sins have not been of such a character as to account for his sufferings. |
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