If I have looked at the sun when it shone or the moon moving in splendor, and my heart was enticed and my mouth kissed my hand, establishing Job's claim that he has not committed idolatry of the celestial bodies, that his reverence has been reserved for the true God. The looking at the sun and moon shining suggests aesthetic appreciation. The heart being enticed and mouth kissing the hand suggests the gesture of worship or reverence directed toward these bodies. The verse establishes that Job has not diverted his worship to cosmic elements.

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