This plural noun describes divided or split thinking, used in Elijah's famous challenge at Mount Carmel. The prophet demands how long Israel will 'limp on two divided opinions'—trying to serve both Yahweh and Baal simultaneously. The imagery suggests unequal legs or a divided stance that produces limping, unstable movement. The metaphor powerfully captures religious compromise and double-mindedness. Some scholars see literal reference to legs, but the context supports mental/religious division.