KJV ORIGINAL
If mine heart have been deceived by a woman, or if I have laid wait at my neighbour’s door;
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
If my heart has been led astray by a woman, or if I have secretly waited at my neighbor's door to pursue his wife,
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Job is declaring his innocence by saying he has never committed adultery or plotted to seduce another man's wife.
📚 Historical Context
Job is in the middle of defending his character before God, listing various sins he has avoided throughout his life. In ancient Near Eastern culture, adultery was considered a serious crime that could destroy families and communities. Job is specifically addressing the temptation to pursue married women, which would have been seen as a grave betrayal of trust and covenant.
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