KJV ORIGINAL
In thoughts from the visions of the night, when deep sleep falleth on men,
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
In troubled thoughts that came from nighttime visions, when people fall into deep sleep,
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes how disturbing thoughts and visions can come to someone during the night when they're in deep sleep.
📚 Historical Context
This is part of Eliphaz's speech to Job, where he's describing a supernatural vision or dream he had. In ancient times, people believed that God or spirits often communicated through dreams and nighttime visions. Eliphaz is using this mysterious dream experience to establish his authority before giving Job advice about his suffering.
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