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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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Albert Barnes
On Job 4:13
18th Century
Theologian
In thoughts - Amidst the tumultuous and anxious thoughts which occur in the night. The Hebrew word rendered "thoughts" (שׂעפים ś…
Charles Ellicott
On Job 4:13
19th Century
Bishop
In thoughts from the visions of the night. —The Book of Genesis exhibits the same idea of revelation through visions of the night …
John Gill
On Job 4:13
17th Century
Pastor
In thoughts from the visions of the night
While Eliphaz was thinking of and meditating upon divine things, or while …
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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…