Job 24:15
Job 24:15 in Multiple Translations
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 disguiseth his face.
The eye also of the adulterer waiteth for the twilight, Saying, No eye shall see me: And he disguiseth his face.
And the man whose desire is for the wife of another is waiting for the evening, saying, No eye will see me; and he puts a cover on his face. And in the night the thief goes about;
The adulterer waits for dusk, saying to himself, ‘No one will see me now,’ and he covers his face.
The eye also of the adulterer waiteth for the twilight, and sayth, None eye shall see me, and disguiseth his face.
And the eye of an adulterer Hath observed the twilight, Saying, 'No eye doth behold me.' And he putteth the face in secret.
The eye also of the adulterer waits for the twilight, saying, ‘No eye will see me.’ He disguises his face.
The eye also of the adulterer waiteth for the twilight, saying, No eye shall see me: and disguiseth his face.
The eye of the adulterer observeth darkness, saying: No eye shall see me: and he will cover his face.
Those who want to commit adultery wait for twilight/evening; they say ‘I do not want anyone to see me,’ so they keep their faces covered.
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Job 24:15 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/עֵ֤ין
נֹאֵ֨ף
שָׁ֤מְרָֽה
נֶ֣שֶׁף
לֵ֭/אמֹר
לֹא
תְשׁוּרֵ֣/נִי
עָ֑יִן
וְ/סֵ֖תֶר
פָּנִ֣ים
יָשִֽׂים
וְ/עֵ֤ין
ʻayin
H5869
eye
Conj | N-cs
נֹאֵ֨ף
nâʼaph
H5003
to commit adultery
V-Qal
שָׁ֤מְרָֽה
shâmar
H8104
to keep
V-Qal-Perf-3fs
נֶ֣שֶׁף
nesheph
H5399
twilight
N-ms
לֵ֭/אמֹר
ʼâmar
H559
to say
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
לֹא
lôʼ
H3808
not
Part
תְשׁוּרֵ֣/נִי
shûwr
H7789
to see
V-Qal-Imperf-3fs | Suff
עָ֑יִן
ʻayin
H5869
eye
N-cs
וְ/סֵ֖תֶר
çêther
H5643
secrecy
Conj | N-ms
פָּנִ֣ים
pânîym
H6440
face
N-cp
יָשִֽׂים
sûwm
H7760
to set
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Job 24:15
וְ/עֵ֤ין
ʻayin
H5869
"eye"
Conj | N-cs
This word can mean a spring or fountain, but also refers to the eye or a source of something. It is often translated as affliction, outward appearance, or countenance, and is used in various contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: : eye 1) eye 1a) eye 1a1) of physical eye 1a2) as showing mental qualities 1a3) of mental and spiritual faculties (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 828 OT verses. KJV: affliction, outward appearance, [phrase] before, [phrase] think best, colour, conceit, [phrase] be content, countenance, [phrase] displease, eye((-brow), (-d), -sight), face, [phrase] favour, fountain, furrow (from the margin), [idiom] him, [phrase] humble, knowledge, look, ([phrase] well), [idiom] me, open(-ly), [phrase] (not) please, presence, [phrase] regard, resemblance, sight, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them, [phrase] think, [idiom] us, well, [idiom] you(-rselves). See also: Genesis 3:5; Exodus 34:9; Deuteronomy 28:67.
נֹאֵ֨ף
nâʼaph
H5003
"to commit adultery"
V-Qal
This word means to commit adultery or be unfaithful, like in the story of David and Bathsheba. It can also mean to worship idols, which is a form of spiritual adultery. In the Bible, it is used to describe both physical and spiritual unfaithfulness.
Definition: 1) to commit adultery 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to commit adultery 1a1a) usually of man 1a1a1) always with wife of another 1a1b) adultery (of women) (participle) 1a2) idolatrous worship (fig.) 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to commit adultery 1b1a) of man 1b1b) adultery (of women) (participle) 1b2) idolatrous worship (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 26 OT verses. KJV: adulterer(-ess), commit(-ing) adultery, woman that breaketh wedlock. See also: Exodus 20:14; Jeremiah 23:10; Psalms 50:18.
שָׁ֤מְרָֽה
shâmar
H8104
"to keep"
V-Qal-Perf-3fs
To keep or obey means to protect, attend to, or guard something, like keeping a promise or watching over someone, as seen in the commands to observe the Sabbath.
Definition: : obey/observe 1) to keep, guard, observe, give heed 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to keep, have charge of 1a2) to keep, guard, keep watch and ward, protect, save life 1a2a) watch, watchman (participle) 1a3) to watch for, wait for 1a4) to watch, observe 1a5) to keep, retain, treasure up (in memory) 1a6) to keep (within bounds), restrain 1a7) to observe, celebrate, keep (sabbath or covenant or commands), perform (vow) 1a8) to keep, preserve, protect 1a9) to keep, reserve 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be on one's guard, take heed, take care, beware 1b2) to keep oneself, refrain, abstain 1b3) to be kept, be guarded 1c) (Piel) to keep, pay heed 1d) (Hithpael) to keep oneself from
Usage: Occurs in 440 OT verses. KJV: beward, be circumspect, take heed (to self), keep(-er, self), mark, look narrowly, observe, preserve, regard, reserve, save (self), sure, (that lay) wait (for), watch(-man). See also: Genesis 2:15; Deuteronomy 11:1; 1 Kings 14:8.
נֶ֣שֶׁף
nesheph
H5399
"twilight"
N-ms
Twilight, or the time of dawn or dusk when the breeze prevails, marking the beginning or end of the day. This term is used to describe the dark or light periods.
Definition: 1) twilight 1a) evening twilight 1b) morning twilight
Usage: Occurs in 12 OT verses. KJV: dark, dawning of the day (morning), night, twilight. See also: 1 Samuel 30:17; Psalms 119:147; Proverbs 7:9.
לֵ֭/אמֹר
ʼâmar
H559
"to say"
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
This Hebrew word means to say or speak, and it's used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to command, promise, or think, and it's translated in the KJV as 'answer', 'appoint', or 'command'.
Definition: 1) to say, speak, utter 1a) (Qal) to say, to answer, to say in one's heart, to think, to command, to promise, to intend 1b) (Niphal) to be told, to be said, to be called 1c) (Hithpael) to boast, to act proudly 1d) (Hiphil) to avow, to avouch Aramaic equivalent: a.mar (אֲמַר "to say" H0560)
Usage: Occurs in 4337 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet. See also: Genesis 1:3; Genesis 18:23; Genesis 25:32.
לֹא
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
תְשׁוּרֵ֣/נִי
shûwr
H7789
"to see"
V-Qal-Imperf-3fs | Suff
To see or observe something, like a spy watching from a distance, as in the story of Moses sending scouts to Canaan. It can also mean to care for or regard someone, showing concern for their well-being. This word is used in many biblical stories.
Definition: 1) to see, behold, observe, regard 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to behold, observe 1a2) to regard 1a3) to watch, watch (stealthily), lie in wait
Usage: Occurs in 16 OT verses. KJV: behold, lay wait, look, observe, perceive, regard, see. See also: Numbers 23:9; Job 34:29; Jeremiah 5:26.
עָ֑יִן
ʻayin
H5869
"eye"
N-cs
This word can mean a spring or fountain, but also refers to the eye or a source of something. It is often translated as affliction, outward appearance, or countenance, and is used in various contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: : eye 1) eye 1a) eye 1a1) of physical eye 1a2) as showing mental qualities 1a3) of mental and spiritual faculties (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 828 OT verses. KJV: affliction, outward appearance, [phrase] before, [phrase] think best, colour, conceit, [phrase] be content, countenance, [phrase] displease, eye((-brow), (-d), -sight), face, [phrase] favour, fountain, furrow (from the margin), [idiom] him, [phrase] humble, knowledge, look, ([phrase] well), [idiom] me, open(-ly), [phrase] (not) please, presence, [phrase] regard, resemblance, sight, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them, [phrase] think, [idiom] us, well, [idiom] you(-rselves). See also: Genesis 3:5; Exodus 34:9; Deuteronomy 28:67.
וְ/סֵ֖תֶר
çêther
H5643
"secrecy"
Conj | N-ms
This word refers to a shelter or covering, like a place to hide. It can also mean protection, as in Psalm 18:11 where God is a shelter from danger.
Definition: 1) covering, shelter, hiding place, secrecy 1a) covering, cover 1b) hiding place, shelter, secret place 1c) secrecy 1c1) secrecy (of tongue being slanderous)
Usage: Occurs in 36 OT verses. KJV: backbiting, covering, covert, [idiom] disguise(-th), hiding place, privily, protection, secret(-ly, place). See also: Deuteronomy 13:7; Psalms 61:5; Psalms 18:12.
פָּנִ֣ים
pânîym
H6440
"face"
N-cp
This word means face or presence, like being in front of someone or something. It's used in many contexts, like in Genesis, Exodus, and Psalms, to describe interactions and relationships.
Definition: : face 1) face 1a) face, faces 1b) presence, person 1c) face (of seraphim or cherubim) 1d) face (of animals) 1e) face, surface (of ground) 1f) as adv of loc/temp 1f1) before and behind, toward, in front of, forward, formerly, from beforetime, before 1g) with prep 1g1) in front of, before, to the front of, in the presence of, in the face of, at the face or front of, from the presence of, from before, from before the face of
Usage: Occurs in 1891 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] accept, a-(be-) fore(-time), against, anger, [idiom] as (long as), at, [phrase] battle, [phrase] because (of), [phrase] beseech, countenance, edge, [phrase] employ, endure, [phrase] enquire, face, favour, fear of, for, forefront(-part), form(-er time, -ward), from, front, heaviness, [idiom] him(-self), [phrase] honourable, [phrase] impudent, [phrase] in, it, look(-eth) (-s), [idiom] me, [phrase] meet, [idiom] more than, mouth, of, off, (of) old (time), [idiom] on, open, [phrase] out of, over against, the partial, person, [phrase] please, presence, propect, was purposed, by reason of, [phrase] regard, right forth, [phrase] serve, [idiom] shewbread, sight, state, straight, [phrase] street, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them(-selves), through ([phrase] -out), till, time(-s) past, (un-) to(-ward), [phrase] upon, upside ([phrase] down), with(-in, [phrase] -stand), [idiom] ye, [idiom] you. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 43:31; Exodus 30:16.
יָשִֽׂים
sûwm
H7760
"to set"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to put or place something, and is used in many different ways in the Bible, such as to appoint or determine something. It is first used in Genesis to describe God's creation. In the KJV, it is translated as 'appoint' or 'set' in various contexts.
Definition: : make/establish 1) to put, place, set, appoint, make 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to put, set, lay, put or lay upon, lay (violent) hands on 1a2) to set, direct, direct toward 1a2a) to extend (compassion) (fig) 1a3) to set, ordain, establish, found, appoint, constitute, make, determine, fix 1a4) to set, station, put, set in place, plant, fix 1a5) to make, make for, transform into, constitute, fashion, work, bring to pass, appoint, give 1b) (Hiphil) to set or make for a sign 1c) (Hophal) to be set
Usage: Occurs in 550 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] any wise, appoint, bring, call (a name), care, cast in, change, charge, commit, consider, convey, determine, [phrase] disguise, dispose, do, get, give, heap up, hold, impute, lay (down, up), leave, look, make (out), mark, [phrase] name, [idiom] on, ordain, order, [phrase] paint, place, preserve, purpose, put (on), [phrase] regard, rehearse, reward, (cause to) set (on, up), shew, [phrase] stedfastly, take, [idiom] tell, [phrase] tread down, (over-)turn, [idiom] wholly, work. See also: Genesis 2:8; Leviticus 20:5; 1 Samuel 21:13.
Study Notes — Job 24:15
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- Context
- Cross References
- Job 24:15 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Job 24:15
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 24:15
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 24:15
- Trapp's Commentary on Job 24:15
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 24:15
- Cambridge Bible on Job 24:15
- Barnes' Notes on Job 24:15
- Whedon's Commentary on Job 24:15
- Sermons on Job 24:15
Context — Job: Judgment for the Wicked
13Then there are those who rebel against the light, not knowing its ways or staying on its paths.
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. 17For to them, deep darkness is their morning; surely they are friends with the terrors of darkness!Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 10:11 | He says to himself, “God has forgotten; He hides His face and never sees.” |
| 2 | Proverbs 7:9–10 | at twilight, as the day was fading into the dark of the night. Then a woman came out to meet him, with the attire of a harlot and cunning of heart. |
| 3 | Psalms 94:7 | They say, “The LORD does not see; the God of Jacob pays no heed.” |
| 4 | Ezekiel 9:9 | He replied, “The iniquity of the house of Israel and Judah is exceedingly great. The land is full of bloodshed, and the city is full of perversity. For they say, ‘The LORD has forsaken the land; the LORD does not see.’ |
| 5 | Proverbs 6:32–35 | He who commits adultery lacks judgment; whoever does so destroys himself. Wounds and dishonor will befall him, and his reproach will never be wiped away. For jealousy enrages a husband, and he will show no mercy in the day of vengeance. He will not be appeased by any ransom, or persuaded by lavish gifts. |
| 6 | 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.’” |
| 7 | Job 22:13–14 | Yet you say: ‘What does God know? Does He judge through thick darkness? Thick clouds veil Him so He does not see us as He traverses the vault of heaven. ’ |
| 8 | Exodus 20:14 | You shall not commit adultery. |
| 9 | Psalms 50:18 | When you see a thief, you befriend him, and throw in your lot with adulterers. |
| 10 | 2 Samuel 12:12 | You have acted in secret, but I will do this thing in broad daylight before all Israel.’” |
Job 24:15 Summary
The verse Job 24:15 talks about an adulterer who waits for the cover of darkness to sin, thinking no one will see him. This shows how sin can lead us to want to hide and be secretive, rather than living openly and honestly before God and others, as seen in Psalm 90:8 where it says that our secret sins are in the light of God. By contrast, God calls us to live in the light of His presence, being honest and transparent in all our ways, as seen in 1 John 1:7 where it says that if we walk in the light, we have fellowship with one another. As we reflect on this verse, we can ask God to help us live with integrity and honesty, rather than trying to hide our sins in the darkness.
Frequently Asked Questions
What motivates the adulterer in Job 24:15 to cover his face?
The adulterer in Job 24:15 covers his face because he thinks no one will see him, revealing his desire for secrecy and lack of fear of God, as seen in Proverbs 28:13 where it says that those who cover their sins will not prosper.
Is the act of adultery only a physical sin, or are there spiritual implications?
Adultery is not just a physical sin, but also a spiritual one, as it involves a heart that has turned away from God, as seen in Matthew 5:27-28 where Jesus teaches that even looking at someone with lust is a form of adultery.
How does the Bible view those who engage in secretive and hidden sins?
The Bible views those who engage in secretive and hidden sins as living in darkness, as seen in John 3:19-20 where it says that people loved darkness rather than light because their deeds were evil, and in Ephesians 5:11-14 where believers are called to expose and rebuke such deeds.
What is the ultimate consequence for those who persist in sinful behaviors like adultery?
The ultimate consequence for those who persist in sinful behaviors like adultery is judgment and separation from God, as seen in Hebrews 13:4 where it says that God will judge the adulterer and the sexually immoral, and in Revelation 21:8 where it says that the adulterer will have their part in the lake of fire.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways in which I may be secretly sinning or hiding my true intentions from others, and how can I bring these into the light of God's presence?
- How can I cultivate a heart of transparency and honesty before God and others, and what are some practical steps I can take to live a more open and accountable life?
- In what ways do I prioritize my own desires and interests over the well-being and safety of others, and how can I begin to prioritize the needs of others as Jesus taught in Matthew 22:39?
- What are some areas of my life where I may be trying to cover or hide my true self, and how can I invite the light of God's presence to shine into these areas?
Gill's Exposition on Job 24:15
The eye also of the adulterer waiteth for the twilight,.... Not of the morning, which would not give him time enough to satiate his lust, but of the evening, that he may have the whole night before
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 24:15
The eye also of the adulterer waiteth for the twilight, saying, No eye shall see me: and disguiseth his face. (Proverbs 7:9; Psalms 10:11.) Disguiseth - puts a veil on.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 24:15
The eye of the adulterer, i.e. the adulterer; but he mentions his eye, because the eye discerns the difference between light and darkness. The twilight, to wit, for the evening twilight, which is his opportunity. Saying in his heart, comforting himself with the thoughts of secretness and impunity. Disguiseth his face, Heb. putteth his face in secret; covers it with a vizard or cloak, that he may be undiscovered.
Trapp's Commentary on Job 24:15
Job 24:15 The eye also of the adulterer waiteth for the twilight, saying, No eye shall see me: and disguiseth [his] face.Ver. 15. The eye also of the adulterer waiteth] Observeth, expecteth, and longeth till it cometh. Ut videas illum non peccare infirmitate sed malitin, saith Vatablus. This showeth that he sinneth not of infirmity, but of forethought, malice, and wickedness; which he plotteth and plougheth, as the Scripture phraseth it, purveying for the flesh, Romans 13:14, putrefying alive, under a tabes of impure lusts, and daily perishing therein, as Tiberius, at Capreae, by his own confession, Quotidie perire me sentio (Suet.). This beast was not ashamed of his detestable filthiness; as being a most impure and impudent defiler of other men’ s beds. But the adulterer here spoken of seeks the covert of the twilight, and another of a disguise. He putteth his face in a secret place, so the Hebrew hath it, wrapping it in his cloak, or getting on a vizard, which, saith he, shall render me unknown, and no eye shall see me. For as for God’ s eye, either he conceits him blind or presumes him indulgent, not doubting an easy and speedy pardon. This is charged upon David, 2 Samuel 12:10, "because thou hast despised me," &c., viz. in thinking to sin secretly, not considering mine all seeing eye, not caring though I looked on, &c., therefore shall all come to light, Job 24:12. Sin secretly committed shall be strangely discovered; yea, perhaps the sinner himself shall confess his sins, as Judas.
So, sooner or later, "God will bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing," Ecclesiastes 12:14; see also /Apc Sir 33:13-17
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 24:15
Verse 15. The eye also of the adulterer] This is another sin particularly of the city. The adulterer has made his assignation; he has marked the house of her into whose good graces he has insinuated himself, called digging through the house; he waits impatiently for the dusk; and then goes forth, having muffled or disguised his face, and spends a criminal night with the faithless wife of another man. The morning dawns: but it is to him as the shadow of death, lest he should be detected before he can reach his own home. And if one know him - if he happen to be recognized in coming out of the forbidden house; the terrors of death seize upon him, being afraid that the thing shall be brought to light, or that he shall be called to account, a sanguinary account, by the injured husband. This seems to be the general sense of the very natural picture which Job draws in the 15th, 16th, and 17th verses. Job 24:15-17
Cambridge Bible on Job 24:15
15. The adulterer waits for the “twilight,” i. e. of even. Then he disguises himself, or puts a cover on his face, that he may enter undetected the house of his neighbour.
Barnes' Notes on Job 24:15
The eye also of the adulterer waiteth for the twilight; - compare the description in Proverbs 7:8-9, “He went the way to her house; in the twilight, in the evening, in the black and dark night.” And
Whedon's Commentary on Job 24:15
15. Disguiseth his face — Puts a veil over the face: Wetzstein thinks a woman’s veil. “In Syrian towns,” he says, “women’s clothing is always chosen for such nocturnal sin.
Sermons on Job 24:15
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The Cry of Sodom and Gomorrah (Kwasizabantu) by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher shares his personal testimony of being a former homosexual who was saved by the Lord. He expresses his concern and frustration with the acceptance and |
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Jesus Christ My Glory by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the preacher highlights the corrupt state of the world, drawing parallels between the present day and the biblical times. The preacher emphasizes that God's nature |
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Who Sees Us? Who Will Know? by Thomas Brooks | Thomas Brooks addresses the prevalence of atheism in the hearts of sinners, illustrating how various forms of idolatry replace God in their lives, such as wealth, pleasure, and amb |
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The Question by Warren Wiersbe | Warren Wiersbe delves into Psalms 10:1-13, exploring the profound question of 'Why?' that David raises three times in this psalm. He contrasts the atheist, rationalist, and legalis |
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Have You Heard? There Is Bread in Bethlehem by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the speaker discusses a story from the Bible about a woman who had access to her possessions taken away by another man. The Kingsman Redeemer steps in and confronts |
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Marriage: Removing Destructive Influences by Shane Idleman | This sermon emphasizes the importance of surrendering to God, addressing the need for restoration in marriages, radical life changes, and the repair of broken homes. It delves into |
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Homily 4 on Romans by St. John Chrysostom | John Chrysostom delivers a powerful sermon on the consequences of turning away from God, focusing on the depravity and dishonor that result from abandoning natural relationships an |