Job 31:1

I made a covenant with mine eyes; why then should I think upon a maid?

King James Version

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Other Translations for Job 31:1

BSB

"I have made a covenant with my eyes. How then could I gaze with desire at a virgin?

AKJV

I made a covenant with my eyes; why then should I think on a maid?

CPDV

I reached an agreement with my eyes, that I would not so much as think about a virgin.

ERV

I MADE a covenant with mine eyes; how then should I look upon a maid?

NHEB

"I made a covenant with my eyes, how then should I look lustfully at a young woman?

SMT

I cut out a covenant for mine eyes; and why shall I show myself attentive to a virgin?

Word Study (Strong’s) for Job 31:1

ImadeH3772VerbacovenantH1285Noun FemininewithmineeyesH5869NounwhythenshouldIthinkH995VerbuponamaidH1330Noun Feminine

Commentary for Job 31:1

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Job 31:1

Summary

Self-imposed moral boundaries against temptation

Event

Job pledges observance to covenant

Estimated Time Period

c. 1200 BC