Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version If God places no trust in his servants, if he charges his angels with error, New Living Translation “If God does not trust his own angels and has charged his messengers with foolishness, English Standard Version Even in his servants he puts no trust, and his angels he charges with error; Berean Standard Bible If God puts no trust in His servants, and He charges His angels with error, King James Bible Behold, he put no trust in his servants; and his angels he charged with folly: New King James Version If He puts no trust in His servants, If He charges His angels with error, New American Standard Bible ‘He puts no trust even in His servants; And He accuses His angels of error. NASB 1995 ‘He puts no trust even in His servants; And against His angels He charges error. NASB 1977 ‘He puts no trust even in His servants; And against His angels He charges error. Legacy Standard Bible He puts no trust even in His slaves; And against His angels He charges error. Amplified Bible ‘God puts no trust or confidence, even in His [heavenly] servants, And He charges His angels with error. Christian Standard Bible If God puts no trust in his servants and he charges his angels with foolishness, Holman Christian Standard Bible If God puts no trust in His servants and He charges His angels with foolishness, American Standard Version Behold, he putteth no trust in his servants; And his angels he chargeth with folly: Contemporary English Version He finds fault with his servants and even with his angels. English Revised Version Behold, he putteth no trust in his servants; and his angels he chargeth with folly: GOD'S WORD® Translation "You see, God doesn't trust his own servants, and he accuses his angels of making mistakes. Good News Translation God does not trust his heavenly servants; he finds fault even with his angels. International Standard Version "Indeed, since he doesn't trust his servants, since he charges his angels with error, Majority Standard Bible If God puts no trust in His servants, and He charges His angels with error, NET Bible If God puts no trust in his servants and attributes folly to his angels, New Heart English Bible Look, he puts no trust in his servants. He charges his angels with error. Webster's Bible Translation Behold, he put no trust in his servants; and his angels he charged with folly: World English Bible Behold, he puts no trust in his servants. He charges his angels with error. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionBehold, He puts no credence in His servants, "" Nor sets praise in His messengers. Young's Literal Translation Lo, in His servants He putteth no credence, Nor in His messengers setteth praise.' Smith's Literal Translation Behold, in his servants he will not trust, and upon his messengers he will set folly: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBehold they that serve him are not steadfast, and in his angels he found wickedness: Catholic Public Domain Version Behold, those who serve him are not steadfast, and in his angels he finds imperfection. New American Bible Look, he puts no trust in his servants, and even with his messengers he finds fault. New Revised Standard Version Even in his servants he puts no trust, and his angels he charges with error; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBehold, he put no trust in his servants; and his messengers he struck with amazement; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Behold, he does not trust in his Servants and in his Angels he puts amazement OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Behold, He putteth no trust in His servants, And His angels He chargeth with folly; Brenton Septuagint Translation Whereas he trust not in his servants, and perceives perverseness in his angels. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Eliphaz: The Innocent Prosper…17‘Can a mortal be more righteous than God, or a man more pure than his Maker? 18If God puts no trust in His servants, and He charges His angels with error, 19how much more those who dwell in houses of clay, whose foundations are in the dust, who can be crushed like a moth!… Cross References 2 Peter 2:4 For if God did not spare the angels when they sinned, but cast them deep into hell, placing them in chains of darkness to be held for judgment; Jude 1:6 And the angels who did not stay within their own domain but abandoned their proper dwelling—these He has kept in eternal chains under darkness, bound for judgment on that great day. Hebrews 1:14 Are not the angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation? Revelation 12:7-9 Then a war broke out in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon, and the dragon and his angels fought back. / But the dragon was not strong enough, and no longer was any place found in heaven for him and his angels. / And the great dragon was hurled down—that ancient serpent called the devil and Satan, the deceiver of the whole world. He was hurled to the earth, and his angels with him. Isaiah 14:12-15 How you have fallen from heaven, O day star, son of the dawn! You have been cut down to the ground, O destroyer of nations. / You said in your heart: “I will ascend to the heavens; I will raise my throne above the stars of God. I will sit on the mount of assembly, in the far reaches of the north. / I will ascend above the tops of the clouds; I will make myself like the Most High.” ... Ezekiel 28:14-17 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. / By the vastness of your trade, you were filled with violence, and you sinned. So I drove you in disgrace from the mountain of God, and I banished you, O guardian cherub, from among the fiery stones. ... Matthew 25:41 Then He will say to those on His left, ‘Depart from Me, you who are cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels. 1 Corinthians 6:3 Do you not know that we will judge angels? How much more the things of this life! Psalm 103:20 Bless the LORD, all His angels mighty in strength who carry out His word, who hearken to the voice of His command. Psalm 104:4 He makes the winds His messengers, flames of fire His servants. Daniel 10:13 However, the prince of the kingdom of Persia opposed me for twenty-one days. Then Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me, for I had been left there with the kings of Persia. Daniel 10:20-21 “Do you know why I have come to you?” he said. “I must return at once to fight against the prince of Persia, and when I have gone forth, behold, the prince of Greece will come. / But first I will tell you what is inscribed in the Book of Truth. Yet no one has the courage to support me against these, except Michael your prince. Luke 10:18 So He told them, “I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven. Genesis 6:1-4 Now when men began to multiply on the face of the earth and daughters were born to them, / the sons of God saw that the daughters of men were beautiful, and they took as wives whomever they chose. / So the LORD said, “My Spirit will not contend with man forever, for he is mortal; his days shall be 120 years.” ... 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. Treasury of Scripture Behold, he put no trust in his servants; and his angels he charged with folly: he put. Job 15:15,16 Behold, he putteth no trust in his saints; yea, the heavens are not clean in his sight… Job 25:5,6 Behold even to the moon, and it shineth not; yea, the stars are not pure in his sight… Psalm 103:20,21 Bless the LORD, ye his angels, that excel in strength, that do his commandments, hearkening unto the voice of his word… and his angels he charged with folly. 2 Peter 2:4 For if God spared not the angels that sinned, but cast them down to hell, and delivered them into chains of darkness, to be reserved unto judgment; Jude 1:6 And the angels which kept not their first estate, but left their own habitation, he hath reserved in everlasting chains under darkness unto the judgment of the great day. Jump to Previous Angels Charged Charges Chargeth Credence Error Faith Folly Messengers Places Praise Puts Putteth Servants Trust TrustethJump to Next Angels Charged Charges Chargeth Credence Error Faith Folly Messengers Places Praise Puts Putteth Servants Trust TrustethJob 4 1. Eliphaz reproves Job that the innocent do not suffer7. He teaches God's judgments to be not for the righteous, but for the wicked. 12. His fearful vision to humble the excellency of creatures before God. If God puts no trust in His servants This phrase suggests the idea of divine scrutiny and the fallibility of even the most trusted beings in God's creation. In the context of the Book of Job, this reflects the theme of human and celestial imperfection compared to God's perfect wisdom and justice. The term "servants" can be understood as referring to both human beings and celestial beings, such as angels. This aligns with the broader biblical narrative that emphasizes the limitations of created beings, as seen in passages like Psalm 103:14, which acknowledges human frailty. Theologically, this underscores the need for humility and reliance on God's grace rather than on one's own merit or status. and He charges His angels with error Persons / Places / Events 1. Eliphaz the TemaniteOne of Job's three friends who comes to comfort him. Eliphaz is the speaker in this passage, offering his perspective on suffering and divine justice. 2. God The Almighty Creator, who is central to the discourse in the Book of Job. Eliphaz references God's actions and judgments. 3. Angels Celestial beings created by God, often seen as messengers or servants of God. In this verse, they are mentioned in the context of being charged with error. 4. Servants Likely referring to both heavenly beings (angels) and possibly humans who serve God. Eliphaz uses this term to illustrate the idea of divine scrutiny. 5. Teman A region associated with wisdom, possibly located in Edom. Eliphaz is identified as a Temanite, suggesting his background in wisdom traditions. Teaching Points Divine Sovereignty and JudgmentGod’s sovereignty extends over all creation, including angels. His judgments are perfect and just, even when they involve His celestial servants. Human Limitations in Understanding Eliphaz’s statement reflects human limitations in understanding divine actions. We must approach God’s judgments with humility, recognizing our finite perspective. The Nature of Angels Angels, though powerful and holy, are not beyond God’s scrutiny. This reminds us that all creation is accountable to God. Trust in God’s Wisdom Even when we do not understand God’s actions, we are called to trust in His wisdom and righteousness. This trust is foundational to our faith. The Role of Suffering and Testing Eliphaz’s words suggest that even the righteous may face testing. This can be a reminder that suffering is not always a result of personal sin but can be a part of God’s greater plan.(18) Behold, he put no trust in his servants.--The statement is a general one; it does not refer to any one act in the past. We should read putteth and chargeth. Eliphaz repeats himself in Job 15:15.Verse 18. - Behold, he put no trust in his servants; rather, he putteth no trust or he putteth not trust. The" servants" intended are those that minister to him directly in heaven, the members of the angelic host, as appears from the parallelism of the other clause of the verse. Even in them God does not trust implicitly, since he knows that they are frail and fallible, liable to err, etc., only kept from sin by his own sustaining and assisting grace (setup. Job 15:15, where Eliphaz expresses the same belief in his own person). And his angels he charged with folly; rather, chargeth. The exact meaning of the word translated "folly" is uncertain, since the word does not occur elsewhere. The LXX. renders by σκολιόν τι, "crookedness;" Ewald, Dillmann, and others, by "error." The teaching clearly is that the angels are not perfect - the highest angelic excellence falls infinitely short of God's perfectness. Even angels, therefore, would be incompetent judges of God's doings. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Ifהֵ֣ן (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 servants, בַּ֭עֲבָדָיו (ba·‘ă·ḇā·ḏāw) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 5650: Slave, servant and He charges יָשִׂ֥ים (yā·śîm) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7760: Put -- to put, place, set His angels וּ֝בְמַלְאָכָ֗יו (ū·ḇə·mal·’ā·ḵāw) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 4397: A messenger, of God, an angel with error, תָּהֳלָֽה׃ (tā·ho·lāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 8417: Braggadocio, fatuity Links Job 4:18 NIVJob 4:18 NLT Job 4:18 ESV Job 4:18 NASB Job 4:18 KJV Job 4:18 BibleApps.com Job 4:18 Biblia Paralela Job 4:18 Chinese Bible Job 4:18 French Bible Job 4:18 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 4:18 Behold he puts no trust in his (Jb) |
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