Job 4:12-21. The condemnation of man in presence of the Divine holiness. With a figure of great boldness and grandeur Eliphaz urges his words upon Job. He is trying to illustrate the great principle of the righteous retributions of the Divine government.

What does Job 4:12 mean? Read commentary on this popular Bible verse and understand the real meaning behind God's Word using John Gill's Exposition of the Bible.

In the first, Job 4:12-21, Eliphaz contrasts the holiness of God with the imperfection of all creatures, even the pure spirits on high, and much more a material being like man, and thus indirectly suggests to Job the true secret of his troubles.

-- Job 4:12-21 (KJV) The OT speaks about evil spirits from the Lord. Is this an evil spirit that Eliphaz has encountered? Is he sharing a past experience with Job to buttress his opinion of Job's misfortune?

This phrase introduces a revelation or message that is not openly declared but is received in a private or concealed manner. In the context of the Book of Job, this reflects the nature of divine communication, which can often be mysterious and not immediately understood.

Job 4 invites us to explore the complexities of suffering and divine justice. It challenges our understanding of righteousness and asks us to reflect upon our human fragility in the face of God's omnipotence. The chapter reminds us that wisdom and understanding often emerge from challenging and inexplicable circumstances.

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2025年1月16日 · Eliphaz attempts to use this mystical experience as proof that Job’s suffering must be tied to sin. However, he misapplies this truth—while human sinfulness is real, Job’s suffering was not a direct punishment for wrongdoing, as God had already declared Job “blameless” (Job 1:8).

Job 4:12-18 “A word was secretly brought to me, my ears caught a whisper of it. Amid disquieting dreams in the night, when deep sleep falls on people, fear and trembling seized me and made all my bones shake. A spirit glided past my face, and the hair on my body... Read verse in New International Version

4:12 –] A dramatic presentation of the idea of human nothingness in contrast to God’s greatness (v. ). The message of the “private revelation” that stirs Eliphaz so deeply is in reality expressed countless times in the Bible. The statements of the friends are often “truths” that are insensitive or irrelevant to Job’s questioning.