Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The eye of the adulterer watches for dusk; he thinks, ‘No eye will see me,’ and he keeps his face concealed. New Living Translation The adulterer waits for the twilight, saying, ‘No one will see me then.’ He hides his face so no one will know him. English Standard Version The eye of the adulterer also waits for the twilight, saying, ‘No eye will see me’; and he veils his face. Berean Standard Bible The eye of the adulterer watches for twilight. Thinking, ‘No eye will see me,’ he covers his face. King James Bible The eye also of the adulterer waiteth for the twilight, saying, No eye shall see me: and disguiseth his face. New King James Version The eye of the adulterer waits for the twilight, Saying, ‘No eye will see me’; And he disguises his face. New American Standard Bible “The eye of the adulterer watches for twilight, Saying, ‘No eye will see me.’ And he disguises his face. NASB 1995 “The eye of the adulterer waits for the twilight, Saying, ‘No eye will see me.’ And he disguises his face. NASB 1977 “And the eye of the adulterer waits for the twilight, Saying, ‘No eye will see me.’ And he disguises his face. Legacy Standard Bible The eye of the adulterer keeps watch for the twilight, Saying, ‘No eye will see me.’ And he keeps his face hidden. Amplified Bible “The eye of the adulterer waits for the twilight, Saying, ‘No eye will see me,’ And he covers his face. Christian Standard Bible The adulterer’s eye watches for twilight, thinking, “No eye will see me,” and he covers his face. Holman Christian Standard Bible The adulterer’s eye watches for twilight, thinking: No eye will see me; he covers his face. American Standard Version The eye also of the adulterer waiteth for the twilight, Saying, No eye shall see me: And he disguiseth his face. Contemporary English Version Others wait for the dark, thinking they won't be seen if they sleep with the wife or husband of someone else. English Revised Version The eye also of the adulterer waiteth for the twilight, saying, No eye shall see me: and he disguiseth his face. GOD'S WORD® Translation Adulterers watch for twilight. They say, 'No one is watching us,' as they cover their faces. Good News Translation The adulterer waits for twilight to come; he covers his face so that no one can see him. International Standard Version The adulterer watches for twilight, saying, 'No eye is watching me' while he veils his face. Majority Standard Bible The eye of the adulterer watches for twilight. Thinking, ?No eye will see me,? he covers his face. NET Bible And the eye of the adulterer watches for the twilight, thinking, 'No eye can see me,' and covers his face with a mask. New Heart English Bible The eye also of the adulterer waits for the twilight, saying, 'No eye shall see me.' He disguises his face. Webster's Bible Translation The eye also of the adulterer waiteth for the twilight, saying, No eye shall see me: and disguiseth his face. World English Bible The eye also of the adulterer waits for the twilight, saying, ‘No eye will see me.’ He disguises his face. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd the eye of an adulterer "" Has observed the twilight, "" Saying, No eye beholds me. And he puts the face in secret. Young's Literal Translation And the eye of an adulterer Hath observed the twilight, Saying, 'No eye doth behold me.' And he putteth the face in secret. Smith's Literal Translation And the eye of the adulterer watched the twilight, saying, Eye shall not perceive me: and secretly he will set the face. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe eye of the adulterer observeth darkness, saying: No eye shall see me: and he will cover his face. Catholic Public Domain Version The eye of the adulterer waits for darkness, saying, “No eye will see me,” and he covers his face. New American Bible The eye of the adulterer watches for the twilight; he says, “No eye will see me.” He puts a mask over his face; New Revised Standard Version The eye of the adulterer also waits for the twilight, saying, ‘No eye will see me’; and he disguises his face. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe eyes also of the adulterer wait for the darkness, saying, No eye shall see me; and he disguises his face in the dark. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And eyes of adulterers watch for darkness and they say: “Eyes will not see”, and he conceals his face in darkness OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917The eye also of the adulterer waiteth for the twilight, Saying: 'No eye shall see me'; And he putteth a covering on his face. Brenton Septuagint Translation and the eye of the adulterer has watched for the darkness, saying, Eye shall not perceive me, and he puts a covering on his face. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Job: Judgment for the Wicked…14When daylight is gone, the murderer rises to kill the poor and needy; in the night he is like a thief. 15The eye of the adulterer watches for twilight. Thinking, ‘No eye will see me,’ he covers his face. 16In the dark they dig through houses; by day they shut themselves in, never to experience the light.… Cross References Proverbs 7:6-9 For at the window of my house I looked through the lattice. / I saw among the simple, I noticed among the youths, a young man lacking judgment, / crossing the street near her corner, strolling down the road to her house, ... Proverbs 7:18-20 Come, let us take our fill of love till morning. Let us delight in loving caresses! / For my husband is not at home; he has gone on a long journey. / He took with him a bag of money and will not return till the moon is full.” Proverbs 9:17 “Stolen water is sweet, and bread eaten in secret is tasty!” Jeremiah 23:24 “Can a man hide in secret places where I cannot see him?” declares the LORD. “Do I not fill the heavens and the earth?” declares the LORD. Psalm 10:11 He says to himself, “God has forgotten; He hides His face and never sees.” Psalm 64:5-6 They hold fast to their evil purpose; they speak of hiding their snares. “Who will see them?” they say. / They devise injustice and say, “We have perfected a secret plan.” For the inner man and the heart are mysterious. Isaiah 29:15 Woe to those who dig deep to hide their plans from the LORD. In darkness they do their works and say, “Who sees us, and who will know?” Ezekiel 8:12 “Son of man,” He said to me, “do you see what the elders of the house of Israel are doing in the darkness, each at the shrine of his own idol? For they are saying, ‘The LORD does not see us; the LORD has forsaken the land.’” Micah 7:5 Do not rely on a friend; do not trust in a companion. Seal the doors of your mouth from her who lies in your arms. Hosea 7:6-7 For they prepare their heart like an oven while they lie in wait; all night their anger smolders; in the morning it blazes like a flaming fire. / All of them are hot as an oven, and they devour their rulers. All their kings fall; not one of them calls upon Me. John 3:19-20 And this is the verdict: The Light has come into the world, but men loved the darkness rather than the Light because their deeds were evil. / Everyone who does evil hates the Light, and does not come into the Light for fear that his deeds will be exposed. Romans 13:12-13 The night is nearly over; the day has drawn near. So let us lay aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light. / Let us behave decently, as in the daytime, not in carousing and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and debauchery, not in dissension and jealousy. Ephesians 5:11-12 Have no fellowship with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them. / For it is shameful even to mention what the disobedient do in secret. 1 Thessalonians 5:7 For those who sleep, sleep at night, and those who get drunk, get drunk at night. 1 Corinthians 4:5 Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time; wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of men’s hearts. At that time each will receive his praise from God. Treasury of Scripture The eye also of the adulterer waits for the twilight, saying, No eye shall see me: and disguises his face. eye Exodus 20:14 Thou shalt not commit adultery. 2 Samuel 11:4-13 And David sent messengers, and took her; and she came in unto him, and he lay with her; for she was purified from her uncleanness: and she returned unto her house… 2 Samuel 12:12 For thou didst it secretly: but I will do this thing before all Israel, and before the sun. No eye Job 22:13,14 And thou sayest, How doth God know? can he judge through the dark cloud? … Psalm 10:11 He hath said in his heart, God hath forgotten: he hideth his face; he will never see it. Psalm 73:11 And they say, How doth God know? and is there knowledge in the most High? disguiseth his face. Genesis 38:14,15 And she put her widow's garments off from her, and covered her with a vail, and wrapped herself, and sat in an open place, which is by the way to Timnath; for she saw that Shelah was grown, and she was not given unto him to wife… Jump to Previous Adulterer Concealed Cover Covering Desire Disguises Disguiseth Dusk Evening Eye Face Goes Keeps Night No Observed Puts Putteth Secret Thief Thinks Twilight Waiteth Waiting Waits Watches WifeJump to Next Adulterer Concealed Cover Covering Desire Disguises Disguiseth Dusk Evening Eye Face Goes Keeps Night No Observed Puts Putteth Secret Thief Thinks Twilight Waiteth Waiting Waits Watches WifeJob 24 1. Wickedness often goes unpunished17. There is a secret judgment for the wicked The eye of the adulterer watches for twilight. In the ancient Near Eastern context, twilight was often associated with secrecy and the cover of darkness, which provided an opportunity for sinful activities to be concealed. The adulterer, in this case, is depicted as someone who deliberately chooses the time of day when visibility is low to engage in immoral acts. This reflects the broader biblical theme of darkness being associated with sin and evil (John 3:19-20). The act of adultery is condemned throughout Scripture, as seen in the Ten Commandments (Exodus 20:14) and in the teachings of Jesus (Matthew 5:27-28). The imagery of "watching for twilight" suggests a premeditated intent to sin, highlighting the deceitful nature of the human heart (Jeremiah 17:9). Thinking, ‘No eye will see me,’ he covers his face. Persons / Places / Events 1. JobThe central figure of the Book of Job, a man known for his righteousness and suffering. In this chapter, Job is speaking about the injustices and hidden sins of the wicked. 2. Adulterer A person who engages in adultery, which is the act of being unfaithful to a spouse. In this verse, the adulterer is depicted as someone who operates under the cover of darkness to conceal their sin. 3. Twilight The time of day when the light is dim, often associated with secrecy and concealment. It symbolizes the time when the adulterer feels safe to commit sin without being seen. Teaching Points The Deceptive Nature of SinSin often seeks the cover of darkness, both literally and metaphorically. The adulterer in Job 24:15 believes that darkness will hide his actions, illustrating how sin deceives individuals into thinking they can escape consequences. God's Omniscience Despite human attempts to hide sin, God sees all. The belief that "no eye will see me" is a false security. Believers are reminded that nothing is hidden from God's sight. The Importance of Integrity Integrity involves living transparently and consistently, regardless of who is watching. Christians are called to live in the light, reflecting Christ's righteousness in all circumstances. Consequences of Hidden Sin Hidden sins can lead to greater bondage and destruction. Bringing sin into the light through confession and repentance is crucial for spiritual health and freedom. Living as Children of Light Believers are encouraged to walk in the light, embodying truth and righteousness. This involves rejecting the deeds of darkness and living openly before God and others.Verse 15. - The eye also of the adulterer waiteth for the twilight, saying, No eye shall see me. There is an analogy between moral and physical light, and between moral and physical darkness. The class of men here spoken of (vers. 14-16), who have rebelled against moral light (ver. 13), and refused its ways, and rejected its paths, are no great lovers of physical light. Their deeds of darkness are only suited to be done in the dark, and they wait for the evening twilight or the dusk of dawn to engage in them (comp. John 3:19-21, "And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God." See also John 8:12; John 12:35; Romans 13:12; Ephesians 5:8-14, etc.). And he disguiseth his face. As a further precaution against discovery, the adulterer disguiseth, or covereth up, his face. The same is often done by thieves and murderers. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew The eyeוְעֵ֤ין (wə·‘ên) Conjunctive waw | Noun - common singular construct Strong's 5869: An eye, a fountain of the adulterer נֹאֵ֨ף ׀ (nō·’êp̄) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 5003: To commit adultery, to apostatize watches שָׁ֤מְרָֽה (šā·mə·rāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 8104: To hedge about, guard, to protect, attend to for twilight. נֶ֣שֶׁף (ne·šep̄) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5399: A breeze, dusk Thinking, לֵ֭אמֹר (lê·mōr) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 559: To utter, say ‘No לֹא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no eye עָ֑יִן (‘ā·yin) Noun - common singular Strong's 5869: An eye, a fountain will see me,’ תְשׁוּרֵ֣נִי (ṯə·šū·rê·nî) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular | first person common singular Strong's 7789: To spy out, survey, lurk for, care for he covers וְסֵ֖תֶר (wə·sê·ṯer) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 5643: A covering, hiding place, secrecy his face. פָּנִ֣ים (pā·nîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 6440: The face Links Job 24:15 NIVJob 24:15 NLT Job 24:15 ESV Job 24:15 NASB Job 24:15 KJV Job 24:15 BibleApps.com Job 24:15 Biblia Paralela Job 24:15 Chinese Bible Job 24:15 French Bible Job 24:15 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 24:15 The eye also of the adulterer waits (Jb) |
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