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In thoughts from the visions of the night, When deep sleep falls on men,
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God Speaks in the Stillness
Commentators explain that Eliphaz's vision occurred during a 'deep sleep' at night, a common setting for divine revelation in the Old Testament. This highlights that God often chooses moments of quiet, solitude, and stillness to communicate profound truths, away from the distractions of daily life.
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Job
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18th Century
Presbyterian
In thoughts - Amidst the tumultuous and anxious thoughts which occur in the night. The Hebrew word rendered "thoughts" (שׂעפים ś…
19th Century
Anglican
In thoughts from the visions of the night. —The Book of Genesis exhibits the same idea of revelation through visions of the night …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
In thoughts from the visions of the night While Eliphaz was thinking of and meditating upon divine things, or while …
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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…
13th Century
Catholic
Because Eliphaz believed that adversities in this life only happen to someone because of sin, he sought to accuse Job and his family of being subje…
