KJV ORIGINAL
Then a spirit passed before my face; the hair of my flesh stood up:
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Then a spirit moved past my face, and the hair on my body stood on end.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is describing a terrifying supernatural encounter where he felt the presence of a spirit so powerfully that his hair stood up in fear.
📚 Historical Context
This is part of Eliphaz's speech to Job, where he describes a mysterious nighttime vision he claims to have received. In ancient times, people believed that divine messages often came through dreams and supernatural encounters, and such experiences were considered both frightening and authoritative. Eliphaz is using this dramatic vision to support his argument about God's justice and human sinfulness.
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