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Job 31:1 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for Job 31:1 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Job chapter 31 verse 1 to related passages throughout the Bible.
Job Continues: I Have Made a Covenant with My Eyes
“I made a covenant with mine eyes; why then should I think upon a maid?”
Job 31:1 (KJV)
Commentary on Job 31:1
Job declares: 'I made a covenant with mine eyes; why then should I think upon a maid?' The phrase karati verit le-eynay (כָּרַתִּי בְרִית לְעֵינָי, I made a covenant with mine eyes) uses covenantal language for personal discipline. The verb hitbonen (הִתְבּוֹנֵן, think upon) means to consider or gaze at with desire. Betulah (בְּתוּלָה, maid) refers to a virgin or young woman. Job's covenant with his eyes addresses lustful thoughts, anticipating Jesus's teaching about adultery of the heart (Matthew 5:28). The verse models proactive holiness—Job didn't merely avoid external adultery but guarded ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Job 31:1
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“when he is drawn away by his own lust”
“But I say unto you”
“the lust of the flesh”
“Turn away mine eyes from beholding vanity; and quicken thou me in thy way.”
“neither let her captivate you with her eyelids.”
“that David arose from off his bed”
“Let thine eyes look right on”
“and they took for themselves wives of all that they chose.”
“when it sparkles in the cup”