Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version so that my heart was secretly enticed and my hand offered them a kiss of homage, New Living Translation and been secretly enticed in my heart to throw kisses at them in worship? English Standard Version and my heart has been secretly enticed, and my mouth has kissed my hand, Berean Standard Bible so that my heart was secretly enticed and my hand threw a kiss from my mouth, King James Bible And my heart hath been secretly enticed, or my mouth hath kissed my hand: New King James Version So that my heart has been secretly enticed, And my mouth has kissed my hand; New American Standard Bible And my heart was secretly enticed, And my hand threw a kiss from my mouth, NASB 1995 And my heart became secretly enticed, And my hand threw a kiss from my mouth, NASB 1977 And my heart became secretly enticed, And my hand threw a kiss from my mouth, Legacy Standard Bible And my heart became secretly enticed, And my hand threw a kiss from my mouth, Amplified Bible And my heart became secretly enticed [by them], And my hand threw a kiss from my mouth [in respect to them], Christian Standard Bible so that my heart was secretly enticed and I threw them a kiss, Holman Christian Standard Bible so that my heart was secretly enticed and I threw them a kiss, American Standard Version And my heart hath been secretly enticed, And my mouth hath kissed my hand: Contemporary English Version worshiped the sun or moon. English Revised Version And my heart hath been secretly enticed, and my mouth hath kissed my hand: GOD'S WORD® Translation so that my heart was secretly tempted, and I threw them a kiss with my hand, Good News Translation I have not been led astray to honor them by kissing my hand in reverence to them. International Standard Version so that in the depths of my deceived heart I worshipped them with my mouth and hands, Majority Standard Bible so that my heart was secretly enticed and my hand threw a kiss from my mouth, NET Bible so that my heart was secretly enticed, and my hand threw them a kiss from my mouth, New Heart English Bible and my heart has been secretly enticed, and my hand threw a kiss from my mouth, Webster's Bible Translation And my heart hath been secretly enticed, or my mouth hath kissed my hand: World English Bible and my heart has been secretly enticed, and my hand threw a kiss from my mouth; Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd my heart is enticed in secret, "" And my hand kisses my mouth, Young's Literal Translation And my heart is enticed in secret, And my hand doth kiss my mouth, Smith's Literal Translation And my heart will be seduced in secret, and my hand shall kiss to my mouth: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd my heart in secret hath rejoiced, and I have kissed my hand with my mouth: Catholic Public Domain Version so that my heart rejoiced in secret and I kissed my hand with my mouth, New American Bible And had my heart been secretly enticed to blow them a kiss with my hand, New Revised Standard Version and my heart has been secretly enticed, and my mouth has kissed my hand; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd if my heart has been secretly enticed, if I have consented to wrongdoings; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated If I go and my heart is enticed in secret and I have kissed my hands with my mouth OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And my heart hath been secretly enticed, And my mouth hath kissed my hand; Brenton Septuagint Translation and if my heart was secretly deceived, and if I have laid my hand upon my mouth and kissed it: Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Job's Final Appeal…26if I have beheld the sun in its radiance or the moon moving in splendor, 27so that my heart was secretly enticed and my hand threw a kiss from my mouth, 28this would also be an iniquity to be judged, for I would have denied God on high.… Cross References Deuteronomy 4:19 When you look to the heavens and see the sun and moon and stars—all the host of heaven—do not be enticed to bow down and worship what the LORD your God has apportioned to all the nations under heaven. Deuteronomy 17:2-3 If a man or woman among you in one of the towns that the LORD your God gives you is found doing evil in the sight of the LORD your God by transgressing His covenant / and going to worship other gods, bowing down to them or to the sun or moon or any of the host of heaven—which I have forbidden— 2 Kings 17:16 They abandoned all the commandments of the LORD their God and made for themselves two cast idols of calves and an Asherah pole. They bowed down to all the host of heaven and served Baal. Jeremiah 8:2 They will be exposed to the sun and moon, and to all the host of heaven which they have loved, served, followed, consulted, and worshiped. Their bones will not be gathered up or buried, but will become like dung lying on the ground. Ezekiel 8:16 So He brought me to the inner court of the house of the LORD, and there at the entrance to the temple of the LORD, between the portico and the altar, were about twenty-five men with their backs to the temple of the LORD and their faces toward the east; and they were bowing to the east in worship of the sun. 2 Chronicles 33:3 For he rebuilt the high places that his father Hezekiah had torn down, and he raised up altars for the Baals and made Asherah poles. And he worshiped and served all the host of heaven. Isaiah 44:19 And no one considers in his heart, no one has the knowledge or insight to say, “I burned half of it in the fire, and I baked bread on its coals; I roasted meat and I ate. Shall I make something detestable with the rest of it? Shall I bow down to a block of wood?” Jeremiah 19:13 The houses of Jerusalem and the houses of the kings of Judah will be defiled like that place, Topheth—all the houses on whose rooftops they burned incense to all the host of heaven and poured out drink offerings to other gods.” Ezekiel 20:32 When you say, ‘Let us be like the nations, like the peoples of the lands, serving wood and stone,’ what you have in mind will never come to pass. Hosea 13:2 Now they sin more and more and make for themselves cast images, idols skillfully made from their silver, all of them the work of craftsmen. People say of them, “They offer human sacrifice and kiss the calves!” Romans 1:25 They exchanged the truth of God for a lie, and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is forever worthy of praise! Amen. Acts 7:42 But God turned away from them and gave them over to the worship of the host of heaven, as it is written in the book of the prophets: ‘Did you bring Me sacrifices and offerings forty years in the wilderness, O house of Israel? Galatians 4:8 Formerly, when you did not know God, you were slaves to those who by nature are not gods. 1 Corinthians 10:20-21 No, but the sacrifices of pagans are offered to demons, not to God. And I do not want you to be participants with demons. / You cannot drink the cup of the Lord and the cup of demons too; you cannot partake in the table of the Lord and the table of demons too. Colossians 2:18 Do not let anyone who delights in false humility and the worship of angels disqualify you with speculation about what he has seen. Such a person is puffed up without basis by his unspiritual mind. Treasury of Scripture And my heart has been secretly enticed, or my mouth has kissed my hand: my heart Deuteronomy 11:16 Take heed to yourselves, that your heart be not deceived, and ye turn aside, and serve other gods, and worship them; Deuteronomy 13:6 If thy brother, the son of thy mother, or thy son, or thy daughter, or the wife of thy bosom, or thy friend, which is as thine own soul, entice thee secretly, saying, Let us go and serve other gods, which thou hast not known, thou, nor thy fathers; Isaiah 44:20 He feedeth on ashes: a deceived heart hath turned him aside, that he cannot deliver his soul, nor say, Is there not a lie in my right hand? my mouth hath kissed my hand. 1 Kings 19:18 Yet I have left me seven thousand in Israel, all the knees which have not bowed unto Baal, and every mouth which hath not kissed him. Psalm 2:12 Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and ye perish from the way, when his wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed are all they that put their trust in him. Hosea 13:2 And now they sin more and more, and have made them molten images of their silver, and idols according to their own understanding, all of it the work of the craftsmen: they say of them, Let the men that sacrifice kiss the calves. Jump to Previous Enticed Feeling Hand Heart Homage Kiss Kissed Kisses Mouth Offered Secret Secretly Threw WorshipJump to Next Enticed Feeling Hand Heart Homage Kiss Kissed Kisses Mouth Offered Secret Secretly Threw WorshipJob 31 1. Job makes a solemn protestation of his integrity in several dutiesso that my heart was secretly enticed This phrase reflects the internal struggle against idolatry, a common temptation in the ancient Near East. The heart, in biblical terms, often represents the center of one's will and emotions. The secret enticement suggests a hidden or private allure, indicating that idolatry can be a subtle and internal temptation, not just an external act. In the cultural context of Job's time, idolatry was prevalent, with many surrounding nations worshiping celestial bodies. This phrase can be connected to James 1:14-15, which discusses how desire leads to sin. It also echoes the first commandment in Exodus 20:3, emphasizing the importance of worshiping God alone. and my hand threw a kiss from my mouth, Persons / Places / Events 1. JobThe central figure in the Book of Job, a man described as blameless and upright, who feared God and shunned evil. In this chapter, Job is defending his integrity and righteousness. 2. God The ultimate judge and the one whom Job seeks to vindicate him. Job's discourse is directed towards God, asserting his innocence and faithfulness. 3. Idolatry The event or action implied in this verse is the act of idolatry, which Job denies having committed. The "hand has thrown a kiss" is a metaphor for worshiping false gods. Teaching Points Guarding the Heart Against IdolatryJob's statement highlights the importance of vigilance in guarding one's heart against being secretly enticed by idols. In today's context, idols can be anything that takes precedence over God in our lives. Integrity in Private and Public Life Job's claim of innocence in private matters challenges believers to maintain integrity both in public and in the secret places of the heart. The Subtlety of Sin The metaphor of "throwing a kiss" suggests that sin can be subtle and disguised as something harmless. Believers must be discerning and aware of the subtle ways sin can infiltrate their lives. Faithfulness to God's Commandments Job's defense underscores the importance of faithfulness to God's commandments, even when no one else is watching. This faithfulness is a testament to genuine devotion. Self-Examination and Confession Job's introspection encourages believers to regularly examine their own hearts and confess any hidden sins or temptations that may lead them away from God.Verse 27. - And my heart hath been secretly enticed, or my mouth hath kissed my hand. The sin of the heart is placed first, as the fens et origo mali the spiritual root of the matter. On this naturally follows the outward act which, in the case of idolatry, was commonly the act exactly expressed by the word "adore" - the movement of the hand to the mouth in token of reverence and honour (see Pliny, 'Hist. Nat.,' 28:2, "Inter adorandum dexteram ad osculum referimus, et totum corpus circumagimus;" and Minucius Felix, Octav., 2, Caecilius, simulacro Serapidis denotato, ut vulgus superstitiosum solet, manum ori admovens osculum labiis pressit"). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew so that my heartלִבִּ֑י (lib·bî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 3820: The heart, the feelings, the will, the intellect, centre was secretly בַּסֵּ֣תֶר (bas·sê·ṯer) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 5643: A covering, hiding place, secrecy enticed וַיִּ֣פְתְּ (way·yip̄t) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6601: To open, be, roomy, to be, simple, delude and my hand יָדִ֣י (yā·ḏî) Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 3027: A hand threw a kiss וַתִּשַּׁ֖ק (wat·tiš·šaq) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 5401: To kiss, to equip with weapons from my mouth, לְפִֽי׃ (lə·p̄î) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 6310: The mouth, edge, portion, side, according to Links Job 31:27 NIVJob 31:27 NLT Job 31:27 ESV Job 31:27 NASB Job 31:27 KJV Job 31:27 BibleApps.com Job 31:27 Biblia Paralela Job 31:27 Chinese Bible Job 31:27 French Bible Job 31:27 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 31:27 And my heart has been secretly enticed (Jb) |