Job 4:12 · KJV
“Now a thing was secretly brought to me, and mine ear received a little thereof. {secretly: Heb. by stealth}”
— Job 4:12
The old lion perisheth for lack of prey, and the stout lion's whelps are scattered abroad.
In thoughts from the visions of the night, when deep sleep falleth on men,
Job 4 — Context
The roaring of the lion, and the voice of the fierce lion, and the teeth of the young lions, are broken.
11The old lion perisheth for lack of prey, and the stout lion's whelps are scattered abroad.
12Now a thing was secretly brought to me, and mine ear received a little thereof. {secretly: Heb. by stealth}
13In thoughts from the visions of the night, when deep sleep falleth on men,
14Fear came upon me, and trembling, which made all my bones to shake. {came...: Heb. met} {all: Heb. the multitude of}
Cross References
Job 26:14
Lo, these {are} parts of his ways: but how little a portion is heard of him? but the thunder of his power who can understand?
1 Corinthians 13:12
For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known. {darkly: Gr. in a riddle}
Psalms 62:11
God hath spoken once; twice have I heard this; that power {belongeth} unto God. {power: or, strength}