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"Now a thing was secretly brought to me, My ear received a whisper of it.

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A True Vision, A Flawed Use

Commentators agree that Eliphaz is describing a genuine divine revelation, not a fabrication. Its message about God's supreme holiness is true. However, the key lesson is that even a true message from God can be misapplied. Eliphaz uses this vision to wrongly accuse Job of secret sin, showing that we must be careful not to use spiritual experiences or biblical truths as weapons against others.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Job 4:12

18th Century

Theologian

Now a thing - To confirm his views, Eliphaz appeals to a vision of a most remarkable character which he says he had on a previous occasion o…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Job 4:12

19th Century

Bishop

Now a thing.—He now proceeds to enforce and illustrate what he has said in highly poetical language, which has been versified in one of By…

John Gill

John Gill

On Job 4:12

17th Century

Pastor

Now a thing was secretly brought to me

From reason and experience, Eliphaz proceeds to a vision and revelation he …

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Job 4:12–21

17th Century

Minister

Eliphaz relates a vision. When we are communing with our own hearts and are still (Psalms 4:4), that is a time for the Holy Spirit to c…