KJV ORIGINAL
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,
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
It stood still, but I couldn't make out what it looked like. There was a shape in front of me, and everything was quiet. Then I heard a voice that said,
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The speaker is describing a mysterious spiritual encounter where they saw an unclear figure and heard a divine voice in complete silence.
📚 Historical Context
This is part of Eliphaz's speech to Job, where he describes a supernatural vision he claims to have received. In ancient times, people believed God often communicated through dreams and visions, especially to give guidance during times of suffering. Eliphaz is using this vision to support his argument that Job's suffering must be due to sin.
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