TheWay BibleJob 4:13 KJV
Job · chapter 4 · verse 13
In thoughts from the visions of the night, when deep sleep falleth on men,Job 4:13 · King James Version
Job 4:13 in context
11The old lion perisheth for lack of prey, and the stout lion’s whelps are scattered abroad.
12Now a thing was secretly brought to me, and mine ear received a little thereof.
13In thoughts from the visions of the night, when deep sleep falleth on men,
14Fear came upon me, and trembling, which made all my bones to shake.
15Then a spirit passed before my face; the hair of my flesh stood up:
Commentary
Key words (Strong's)
- thoughtsçâʻiphdividedH5587 →
- visionschizzâyôwna revelation, expectation by dreamH2384 →
- fallethnâphalto fall, in a great variety of applicationsH5307 →
- nightlayilproperly, a twistH3915 →
- sleeptardêmâha lethargy or tranceH8639 →
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Eliphaz, having undertaken to convince Job of the sin and folly of his discontent and impatience, here vouches a vision he had been favoured with, which he relates to Job for his conviction. What comes immediately from God all men will pay a particular deference to, and Job, no doubt, as much as any.
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 12-21