King James Version
Job 31:1 in the King James Version says “I made a covenant with mine eyes; why then should I think upon a maid?” — study this verse from Job chapter 31 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“I made a covenant with mine eyes; why then should I think upon a maid?”
Job 31:1 · KJV
I made a covenant with mine eyes; why then should I think upon a maid?
For what portion of God is there from above? and what inheritance of the Almighty from on high?
Is not destruction to the wicked? and a strange punishment to the workers of iniquity?
KJV Study — Public Domain
“I made”
H3772to cut (off, down or asunder); by implication, to destroy or consume; specifically, to covenant (i.e., make an alliance or bargain, originally by cutt
“with mine eyes”
H5869an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
properly, interrogative what? (including how? why? when?); but also exclamation, what! (including how!), or indefinitely what (including whatever, and
“why then should I think”
H995to separate mentally (or distinguish), i.e., (generally) understand
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
“upon a maid”
H1330a virgin (from her privacy); sometimes (by continuation) a bride; also (figuratively) a city or state
This verse is found in the book of Job. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.
Job 31:1 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.
Verses related to Job 31:1 from Treasury of Scripture Knowledge