 If I beheld the sun when it shined, or the moon walking in brightness; And my heart hath been secretly enticed, or my mouth hath kissed my hand: This also were an iniquity to be punished by the judge: for I should have denied the God that is above.  Conversations on the Bible, by a lady - Page 434by Lady - 1824 - 437 pagesFull view - About this book
 | George Paxton - 1825 - 552 pages
...the same way, the ancient idolaters worshipped their distant or unseen deities. " If," said Job, " I beheld the sun when it shined, or the moon walking in brightness, and my heart has been secretly enticed, and my mouth has kissed my hand, this also were an iniquity to... | |
 | Thomas Wood - 1825 - 440 pages
...worship may justly be divided. Concerning the former of these, Job, who lived about AM 2600, says, " If I beheld the sun when it shined, or the moon walking in brightness ; and my heart hath been secretly enticed, or my mouth hath kissed my hand : this also were an iniquity to... | |
 | John Fitzgerald Pennie - 1825 - 338 pages
...hyperhole. And radiant moon to whom iht nations bate And lift their Handt in homage. o " If I heheld the sun when it shined, or the moon walking in brightness; and my heart hath heen secretly enticed, or my mouth hath kissed my hand," &e.— Job zzxi. 26, 37. I By... | |
 | Daniel Dewar - 1826 - 692 pages
...find in the early period. in which Job lived, that these were recognised as objects of worship. " If I beheld the sun when it shined, or the moon walking in brightness; and my heart hath been secretly enticed, or my mouth hath kissed my hand ; this also were an iniquity to... | |
 | Daniel Dewar - 1826 - 620 pages
...find in the early period in which Job lived, that these were recognised as objects of worship. " If I beheld the sun when it shined, or the moon walking in brightness; and my heart hath been secretly enticed, or my mouth hath kissed my hand ; this also were an iniquity to... | |
 | 1827 - 986 pages
...males. Great difficulties, however, remain, even if the longer time be adopted. Job xxxi. 26, 27. " If I beheld the sun when it shined, or the moon walking in brightness, and my heart hath been secretly enticed, or my mouth hath kissed my hand, this were an iniquity for the... | |
 | Moses Maimonides, James Townley - 1827 - 474 pages
...Job vindicates himself from all suspicion of idolatry by the most solemn asseverations : — " If I beheld the Sun when it shined, or the Moon walking in brightness, and my heart hath been secretly enticed, or my mouth hath kissed my hand : this also were an iniquity to... | |
 | Thomas Shaw B. Reade - 1827 - 484 pages
...confidence; if I rejoiced, because my wealth was great, and because mine hand had gotten much : if I beheld the sun when it shined, or the moon walking in brightness ; and my heart hath been secretly enticed, or my mouth hath kissed my hand ; this also were an iniquity to... | |
 | Moses Maimonides, James Townley - 1827 - 474 pages
...reading and meditation to an enquiry after the Truth only. Thus Job says, (c. xxxi, 26, 27,) " If I beheld the sun when it shined, or the moon walking in brightness ; and my heart hath been secretly enticed, or my mouth hath kissed my hand :" which is figuratively spoken... | |
 | Dugald Stewart - 1827 - 414 pages
...as an expression of religious adoration, employed by idolaters towards the starry firmament. " If I beheld the sun when it shined, or the moon walking "in brightness, and my heart hath been secretly enticed, or " my mouth hath kissed my hand: This also were an iniquity... | |
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