Job 24:15

The eye also of the adulterer waiteth for the twilight, saying, No eye shall see me: and disguiseth [his] face.

The eye {H5869} also of the adulterer {H5003} waiteth {H8104} for the twilight {H5399}, saying {H559}, No eye {H5869} shall see {H7789} me: and disguiseth {H5643}{H7760} his face {H6440}.

The eye of the adulterer too waits for twilight; he thinks, 'No eye will see me'; but [to be sure], he covers his face.

The eye of the adulterer watches for twilight. Thinking, ‘No eye will see me,’ he covers his face.

The eye also of the adulterer waiteth for the twilight, Saying, No eye shall see me: And he disguiseth his face.

Job 24:15 (KJV) states: "The eye also of the adulterer waiteth for the twilight, saying, No eye shall see me: and disguiseth [his] face."

Context

Job 24 is part of Job's continued lament and discourse with his friends. In this chapter, Job expresses his perplexity and frustration over the apparent prosperity of the wicked and the suffering of the righteous. He lists various acts of injustice and evil that seem to go unpunished in the world, questioning divine justice. Verse 15 specifically describes the clandestine nature of the adulterer, one example among several types of evildoers (including thieves and murderers) who operate under the cover of darkness, believing their deeds are unseen.

Key Themes

  • Secrecy and Deception: The verse vividly portrays the sinner's reliance on darkness and concealment. The adulterer "waiteth for the twilight" and "disguiseth his face," highlighting a deliberate attempt to hide their identity and actions from human observation. This theme underscores the deceptive nature of sin, which often seeks to operate in the shadows.
  • False Sense of Security: The phrase "No eye shall see me" reveals the sinner's delusion that their hidden acts truly escape notice. This belief is a core part of the self-deception involved in secret sin, contrasting sharply with the biblical truth of God's omnipresence.
  • Moral Corruption: The choice of adultery as an example emphasizes a deliberate transgression of moral and divine law. It points to a heart that actively seeks to violate covenants and operate outside the bounds of righteousness, preferring the preference for darkness over light because their deeds are evil.

Linguistic Insights

The Hebrew word for "twilight" here is nesheph (נֶשֶׁף), which specifically refers to the dusk or nightfall, the period of fading light. This choice of time emphasizes the strategic timing for illicit activities, when visibility is low. The phrase "disguiseth [his] face" (מַסְתֵּר פָּנִים - master panim) implies a deliberate act of concealing one's identity or intentions, not just physically hiding but perhaps also masking their true character or motives.

Related Scriptures

The theme of hiding sin in darkness is echoed throughout Scripture. The act of adultery itself is condemned in the Ten Commandments. Jesus later expanded on this, addressing the sin of lust in the heart (Matthew 5:28). The belief that "no eye shall see me" is directly contradicted by passages affirming God's all-seeing eyes (Proverbs 15:3; Hebrews 4:13), which reveals that nothing is truly hidden from Him.

Practical Application

Job 24:15 serves as a timeless warning against the illusion of hidden sin. While individuals may attempt to conceal their wrongdoings from human eyes, whether through physical disguise or social facade, they cannot hide from God. This verse reminds us that true integrity involves living transparently before God and others. It calls believers to resist the temptation to succumb to secret sins, encouraging a life lived in the light, marked by repentance and a desire for righteousness, knowing that ultimately, all deeds will be brought to light.

Note: Commentary was generated by an advanced AI, utilizing a prompt that emphasized Biblical fidelity over bias. We've found these insights to be consistently reliable, yet we always encourage prayerful discernment through the Holy Spirit. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.

  • Psalms 10:11

    He hath said in his heart, God hath forgotten: he hideth his face; he will never see [it].

  • Proverbs 7:9

    In the twilight, in the evening, in the black and dark night:

  • Proverbs 7:10

    And, behold, there met him a woman [with] the attire of an harlot, and subtil of heart.

  • Psalms 50:18

    When thou sawest a thief, then thou consentedst with him, and hast been partaker with adulterers.

  • Ezekiel 8:12

    Then said he unto me, Son of man, hast thou seen what the ancients of the house of Israel do in the dark, every man in the chambers of his imagery? for they say, The LORD seeth us not; the LORD hath forsaken the earth.

  • Ezekiel 9:9

    Then said he unto me, The iniquity of the house of Israel and Judah [is] exceeding great, and the land is full of blood, and the city full of perverseness: for they say, The LORD hath forsaken the earth, and the LORD seeth not.

  • Proverbs 6:32

    [But] whoso committeth adultery with a woman lacketh understanding: he [that] doeth it destroyeth his own soul.

Add TrulyRandomVerse to your Home Screen for quick access!

← Back