Job 31:26 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

If I beheld the sun when it shined, or the moon walking in brightness;

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

If I looked at the sun when it was shining brightly, or watched the moon moving across the sky in its brightness;

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Job is saying he never worshiped the sun or moon, even when they appeared at their most magnificent and tempting to worship.

📚 Historical Context

In ancient times, sun and moon worship were common among pagan nations surrounding Israel. Many people believed these celestial bodies were gods or had divine power. Job is defending himself against the accusation that his suffering came from secretly worshiping false gods, which would have been considered a serious sin against the one true God.

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