KJV ORIGINAL
Eat thou not the bread of him that hath an evil eye, neither desire thou his dainty meats:
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Don't eat the food of someone who is stingy or has evil intentions, and don't crave their fancy meals.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is warning us to be careful about accepting hospitality from people who have selfish or harmful motives behind their generosity.
📚 Historical Context
In ancient Middle Eastern culture, sharing a meal was a sign of friendship, trust, and covenant relationship. However, some hosts might offer food with ulterior motives—to manipulate, gain favor, or create obligation. The phrase 'evil eye' was a common Hebrew expression for someone who was stingy, envious, or had malicious intent.
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