What is the meaning of Job 14:1? Man Job begins with a universal statement about humanity. • Every person, regardless of culture or era, falls under this description (Genesis 2:7; Psalm 8:4). • We are created in God’s image yet formed from “dust,” reminding us of our frailty (Psalm 103:15-16; 1 Corinthians 15:47). • The verse speaks to all, not merely the righteous or the wicked—Job is reflecting on the shared human condition. who is born of woman Job highlights our common origin through natural birth. • This phrase reminds us of Eve’s role in bringing life after the fall (Genesis 3:16). • It underscores that from conception we inherit a sinful nature (Psalm 51:5) and need spiritual rebirth (John 3:6-7). • Even Jesus entered the world “born of a woman” to identify fully with us and redeem us (Galatians 4:4-5). is short of days Human life is brief when measured against eternity. • Moses observed, “The years of our life are seventy, or eighty, if we have the strength” (Psalm 90:10). • James compares life to “a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes” (James 4:14). • The brevity should lead us to “number our days” so we gain hearts of wisdom (Psalm 90:12). • Peter echoes the same truth: “All flesh is like grass” (1 Peter 1:24). and full of trouble Suffering and hardship accompany our short life span. • Job already noted, “Man is born to trouble as surely as sparks fly upward” (Job 5:7). • Solomon observed labor and pain throughout one’s days (Ecclesiastes 2:23). • Jesus prepared His disciples: “In this world you will have tribulation” (John 16:33), yet He also promised His overcoming peace. • Creation itself “groans” under the weight of corruption, confirming that trouble is woven into the present age (Romans 8:20-22). summary Job 14:1 paints a realistic portrait of every human life: we enter the world through natural birth, our days are fleeting, and trouble shadows our path. Scripture consistently affirms these truths, directing us to number our days wisely and seek the Redeemer who alone can turn brevity and suffering into eternal hope. |
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