Job 4:12

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

King James Version

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Other Translations for Job 4:12

BSB

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

AKJV

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

CPDV

Furthermore, a word was spoken to me in secret, and, as if by theft, my ears received the pulse of its whisper.

ERV

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

NHEB

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

SMT

And a word shall be brought to me by stealth, and mine ear will take a transient sound from it.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Job 4:12

NowathingH1697Noun MasculinewassecretlybroughtH1589VerbtomeandmineearH241Noun Feminine receivedH3947VerbalittleH8102Noun Masculinethereof

Commentary for Job 4:12

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Job 4:12

Summary

Mysterious knowledge was conveyed to the speaker privately.

Event

Receiving hidden knowledge

Estimated Time Period

c. 2000 BC