Job 31:27
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 Version
And 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 Bible
And 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 Bible
And 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 1917
And 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.

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Job 31
1. Job makes a solemn protestation of his integrity in several duties














so 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,
This gesture was a form of ancient worship or reverence, often directed towards idols or celestial bodies like the sun and moon. In Job's cultural context, such acts were common in pagan rituals. The act of throwing a kiss was a symbolic gesture of devotion or allegiance, similar to how people today might salute or bow. This phrase highlights the physical manifestation of idolatry, contrasting with the internal enticement mentioned earlier. It serves as a reminder of the importance of purity in both thought and action. This can be related to Matthew 15:8, where Jesus speaks of honoring God with lips while the heart is far from Him, emphasizing the need for sincerity in worship.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Job
The 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 Idolatry
Job'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 heart
לִבִּ֑י (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


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