KJV ORIGINAL
Why doth thine heart carry thee away? and what do thy eyes wink at,
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Why does your heart lead you astray? And what are your eyes hinting at?
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Eliphaz is asking Job why he's letting his emotions control him and what he's implying with his looks and expressions.
📚 Historical Context
This is part of Eliphaz's second speech to Job, where he's becoming more direct and harsh in his criticism. In ancient Middle Eastern culture, emotions were often seen as seated in the heart, and meaningful glances or 'winking' could convey disrespect or defiance. Eliphaz is essentially accusing Job of being emotionally out of control and disrespectful toward God.
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