Job 4:12

Translations

Modern

Now a word came to me secretly; my ears caught a whisper of it.

Traditional

Now a thing was secretly brought to me, and mine ear received a little thereof.

Literal

And to me a word was confided; and my ear took in a whisper of it.

Latin

Porro ad me dictum est verbum absconditum, et quasi furtive suscepit auris mea venas susurri ejus.

Original

Hebrew

English

Now a word came to me secretly; my ears caught a whisper of it.

Notes

Job 4:12–16

Eliphaz claimed to be a prophet, suggesting that God spoke to him secretly (Numbers 12:6). Later, God did speak to him, but not to support his advice (Job 42:7).

Events

Job's Trialc. 1650 BC

Related verses

Job 26:14
Indeed, these are but the fringes of His ways; how faint is the whisper we hear of Him! Who then can understand the thunder of His power?”
1 Corinthians 13:12
Now we see but a dim reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known.
Psalm 62:11
God has spoken once; I have heard this twice: that power belongs to God,

Glossary

Book of Job Eliphaz

Topics

Dream of Eliphaz, of a Spirit Speaking to Him Faith: Exemplified Vision of Job of a Spirit

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