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class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/job/31.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />so that my heart was secretly enticed and my hand offered them a kiss of homage,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/job/31.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />and been secretly enticed in my heart to throw kisses at them in worship?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/job/31.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />and my heart has been secretly enticed, and my mouth has kissed my hand,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/job/31.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />so that my heart was secretly enticed and my hand threw a kiss from my mouth,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/job/31.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And my heart hath been secretly enticed, or my mouth hath kissed my hand:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/job/31.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />So that my heart has been secretly enticed, And my mouth has kissed my hand;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/job/31.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And my heart was secretly enticed, And my hand threw a kiss from my mouth,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/job/31.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />And my heart became secretly enticed, And my hand threw a kiss from my mouth,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/job/31.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And my heart became secretly enticed, And my hand threw a kiss from my mouth,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/job/31.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And my heart became secretly enticed, And my hand threw a kiss from my mouth,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/job/31.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />And my heart became secretly enticed [by them], And my hand threw a kiss from my mouth [in respect to them],<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/job/31.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />so that my heart was secretly enticed and I threw them a kiss,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/job/31.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />so that my heart was secretly enticed and I threw them a kiss, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/job/31.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And my heart hath been secretly enticed, And my mouth hath kissed my hand:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/job/31.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />worshiped the sun or moon. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/job/31.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And my heart hath been secretly enticed, and my mouth hath kissed my hand:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/job/31.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />so that my heart was secretly tempted, and I threw them a kiss with my hand,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/job/31.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />I have not been led astray to honor them by kissing my hand in reverence to them. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/job/31.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />so that in the depths of my deceived heart I worshipped them with my mouth and hands,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/job/31.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />so that my heart was secretly enticed and my hand threw a kiss from my mouth,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/job/31.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />so that my heart was secretly enticed, and my hand threw them a kiss from my mouth, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/job/31.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />and my heart has been secretly enticed, and my hand threw a kiss from my mouth,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/job/31.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And my heart hath been secretly enticed, or my mouth hath kissed my hand:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/job/31.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />and my heart has been secretly enticed, and my hand threw a kiss from my mouth; <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/job/31.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And my heart is enticed in secret, "" And my hand kisses my mouth,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/job/31.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And my heart is enticed in secret, And my hand doth kiss my mouth,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/job/31.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And my heart will be seduced in secret, and my hand shall kiss to my mouth:<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/job/31.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And my heart in secret hath rejoiced, and I have kissed my hand with my mouth: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/job/31.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />so that my heart rejoiced in secret and I kissed my hand with my mouth,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/job/31.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />And had my heart been secretly enticed to blow them a kiss with my hand, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/job/31.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />and my heart has been secretly enticed, and my mouth has kissed my hand;<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/job/31.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And if my heart has been secretly enticed, if I have consented to wrongdoings;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/job/31.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />If I go and my heart is enticed in secret and I have kissed my hands with my mouth<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/job/31.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And my heart hath been secretly enticed, And my mouth hath kissed my hand;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/job/31.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />and if my heart was secretly deceived, and if I have laid my hand upon my mouth and kissed it:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/job/31-27.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/XAwuD5NuZq0?start=4740" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/job/31.htm">Job's Final Appeal</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">26</span>if I have beheld the sun in its radiance or the moon moving in splendor, <span class="reftext">27</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3820.htm" title="3820: lib·bî (N-msc:: 1cs) -- A form of lebab; the heart; also used very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything.">so that my heart</a> <a href="/hebrew/5643.htm" title="5643: bas·sê·ṯer (Prep-b, Art:: N-msc) -- A covering, hiding place, secrecy. Or cithrah,; from cathar; a cover.">was secretly</a> <a href="/hebrew/6601.htm" title="6601: way·yip̄t (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to open, i.e. Be roomy; usually figuratively to be simple or delude.">enticed</a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: yā·ḏî (N-fsc:: 1cs) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">and my hand</a> <a href="/hebrew/5401.htm" title="5401: wat·tiš·šaq (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs) -- To kiss, to equip with weapons. A primitive root; to kiss, literally or figuratively; also, to equip with weapons.">threw a kiss</a> <a href="/hebrew/6310.htm" title="6310: lə·p̄î (Prep-l:: N-msc:: 1cs) -- Mouth. From pa'ah; the mouth, whether literal or figurative; specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially according to.">from my mouth,</a> </span><span class="reftext">28</span>this would also be an iniquity to be judged, for I would have denied God on high.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/4-19.htm">Deuteronomy 4:19</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/17-2.htm">Deuteronomy 17:2-3</a></span><br />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—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/17-16.htm">2 Kings 17:16</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/8-2.htm">Jeremiah 8:2</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/8-16.htm">Ezekiel 8:16</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/33-3.htm">2 Chronicles 33:3</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/44-19.htm">Isaiah 44:19</a></span><br />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?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/19-13.htm">Jeremiah 19:13</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/20-32.htm">Ezekiel 20:32</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hosea/13-2.htm">Hosea 13:2</a></span><br />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!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/1-25.htm">Romans 1:25</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/7-42.htm">Acts 7:42</a></span><br />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?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/4-8.htm">Galatians 4:8</a></span><br />Formerly, when you did not know God, you were slaves to those who by nature are not gods.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/10-20.htm">1 Corinthians 10:20-21</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/2-18.htm">Colossians 2:18</a></span><br />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.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And my heart has been secretly enticed, or my mouth has kissed my hand:</p><p class="hdg">my heart</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/11-16.htm">Deuteronomy 11:16</a></b></br> Take heed to yourselves, that your heart be not deceived, and ye turn aside, and serve other gods, and worship them;</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/13-6.htm">Deuteronomy 13:6</a></b></br> If thy brother, the son of thy mother, or thy son, or thy daughter, or the wife of thy bosom, or thy friend, which <i>is</i> as thine own soul, entice thee secretly, saying, Let us go and serve other gods, which thou hast not known, thou, nor thy fathers;</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/44-20.htm">Isaiah 44:20</a></b></br> He feedeth on ashes: a deceived heart hath turned him aside, that he cannot deliver his soul, nor say, <i>Is there</i> not a lie in my right hand?</p><p class="hdg">my mouth hath kissed my hand.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/19-18.htm">1 Kings 19:18</a></b></br> Yet I have left <i>me</i> seven thousand in Israel, all the knees which have not bowed unto Baal, and every mouth which hath not kissed him.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/2-12.htm">Psalm 2:12</a></b></br> Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and ye perish <i>from</i> the way, when his wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed <i>are</i> all they that put their trust in him.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/hosea/13-2.htm">Hosea 13:2</a></b></br> And now they sin more and more, and have made them molten images of their silver, <i>and</i> 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.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/job/31-9.htm">Enticed</a> <a href="/job/24-23.htm">Feeling</a> <a href="/job/31-25.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/job/31-20.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/esther/3-5.htm">Homage</a> <a href="/1_kings/19-20.htm">Kiss</a> <a href="/1_kings/19-18.htm">Kissed</a> <a href="/1_kings/19-18.htm">Kisses</a> <a href="/job/30-18.htm">Mouth</a> <a href="/job/26-3.htm">Offered</a> <a href="/job/29-4.htm">Secret</a> <a href="/job/31-9.htm">Secretly</a> <a href="/job/2-12.htm">Threw</a> <a href="/job/21-15.htm">Worship</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/job/36-16.htm">Enticed</a> <a href="/psalms/37-8.htm">Feeling</a> <a href="/job/33-7.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/job/31-33.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/psalms/2-12.htm">Homage</a> <a href="/psalms/2-12.htm">Kiss</a> <a href="/psalms/85-10.htm">Kissed</a> <a href="/proverbs/7-13.htm">Kisses</a> <a href="/job/31-30.htm">Mouth</a> <a href="/psalms/51-19.htm">Offered</a> <a href="/job/31-33.htm">Secret</a> <a href="/psalms/10-8.htm">Secretly</a> <a href="/psalms/78-49.htm">Threw</a> <a href="/job/36-14.htm">Worship</a><div class="vheading2">Job 31</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/31-1.htm">Job makes a solemn protestation of his integrity in several duties</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/job/31.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/job/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/job/31.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>so that my heart was secretly enticed</b><br>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 <a href="/james/1-14.htm">James 1:14-15</a>, which discusses how desire leads to sin. It also echoes the first commandment in <a href="/exodus/20-3.htm">Exodus 20:3</a>, emphasizing the importance of worshiping God alone.<p><b>and my hand threw a kiss from my mouth,</b><br>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 <a href="/matthew/15-8.htm">Matthew 15:8</a>, where Jesus speaks of honoring God with lips while the heart is far from Him, emphasizing the need for sincerity in worship.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/job.htm">Job</a></b><br>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.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The ultimate judge and the one whom Job seeks to vindicate him. Job's discourse is directed towards God, asserting his innocence and faithfulness.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/i/idolatry.htm">Idolatry</a></b><br>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.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/guarding_the_heart_against_idolatry.htm">Guarding the Heart Against Idolatry</a></b><br>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.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/integrity_in_private_and_public_life.htm">Integrity in Private and Public Life</a></b><br>Job's claim of innocence in private matters challenges believers to maintain integrity both in public and in the secret places of the heart.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_subtlety_of_sin.htm">The Subtlety of Sin</a></b><br>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.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_to_god's_commandments.htm">Faithfulness to God's Commandments</a></b><br>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.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/self-examination_and_confession.htm">Self-Examination and Confession</a></b><br>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.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/job/31.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 27.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And my heart hath been secretly enticed, or my mouth hath kissed my hand</span>. The sin of the heart is placed first, as the <span class="accented">fens et origo mali</span> 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 <span class="accented">dexteram ad osculum referimus</span>, et totum corpus circumagimus;" and Minucius Felix, Octav., 2, Caecilius, simulacro Serapidis denotato, ut vulgus superstitiosum solet, <span class="accented">manum ori admovens</span> osculum labiis pressit"). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/job/31-27.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">so that my heart</span><br /><span class="heb">לִבִּ֑י</span> <span class="translit">(lib·bî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3820.htm">Strong's 3820: </a> </span><span class="str2">The heart, the feelings, the will, the intellect, centre</span><br /><br /><span class="word">was secretly</span><br /><span class="heb">בַּסֵּ֣תֶר</span> <span class="translit">(bas·sê·ṯer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5643.htm">Strong's 5643: </a> </span><span class="str2">A covering, hiding place, secrecy</span><br /><br /><span class="word">enticed</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּ֣פְתְּ</span> <span class="translit">(way·yip̄t)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6601.htm">Strong's 6601: </a> </span><span class="str2">To open, be, roomy, to be, simple, delude</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and my hand</span><br /><span class="heb">יָדִ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(yā·ḏî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> </span><span class="str2">A hand</span><br /><br /><span class="word">threw a kiss</span><br /><span class="heb">וַתִּשַּׁ֖ק</span> <span class="translit">(wat·tiš·šaq)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5401.htm">Strong's 5401: </a> </span><span class="str2">To kiss, to equip with weapons</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from my mouth,</span><br /><span class="heb">לְפִֽי׃</span> <span class="translit">(lə·p̄î)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6310.htm">Strong's 6310: </a> </span><span class="str2">The mouth, edge, portion, side, according to</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/job/31-27.htm">Job 31:27 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/job/31-27.htm">Job 31:27 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/job/31-27.htm">Job 31:27 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/job/31-27.htm">Job 31:27 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/job/31-27.htm">Job 31:27 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/job/31-27.htm">Job 31:27 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/job/31-27.htm">Job 31:27 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/job/31-27.htm">Job 31:27 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/job/31-27.htm">Job 31:27 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/job/31-27.htm">Job 31:27 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/job/31-27.htm">OT Poetry: Job 31:27 And my heart has been secretly enticed (Jb) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/job/31-26.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Job 31:26"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Job 31:26" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/job/31-28.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Job 31:28"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Job 31:28" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>