Job 4:16

It stood still, but I could not discern the form thereof: an image was before mine eyes, there was silence, and I heard a voice, saying,

King James Version

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Other Translations for Job 4:16

BSB

It stood still, but I could not discern its appearance; a form loomed before my eyes, and I heard a whispering voice:

AKJV

It stood still, but I could not discern the form thereof: an image was before my eyes, there was silence, and I heard a voice, saying,

CPDV

There appeared an image before my eyes, someone whose face I did not recognize, and I heard a voice like a gentle breeze.

ERV

It stood still, but I could not discern the appearance thereof; a form was before mine eyes: there was silence, and I heard a voice, saying,

NHEB

It stood still, but I couldn't discern its appearance. A form was before my eyes. Silence, then I heard a voice, saying,

SMT

It will stand, and I shall not recognize its appearance: a form before mine eyes; I shall hear stillness and a voice:

Word Study (Strong’s) for Job 4:16

ItstoodstillH5975VerbbutIcouldnotdiscernH5234VerbtheformH4758Noun MasculinethereofanimageH8544Noun FemininewasbeforemineeyesH5869NountherewassilenceH1827Noun FeminineandIheardH8085avoiceH6963Noun Masculinesaying

Commentary for Job 4:16

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

Overview of Job 4:16

Summary

Mysterious form became visible with supernatural communication.

Event

Receiving divine message

Estimated Time Period

c. 2000 BC