Now a thing was secretly brought to me, and mine ear received a little thereof.
Now a message was secretly brought to me, and I heard just a whisper of it.
The speaker is describing how he received a mysterious, quiet revelation or message that was shared with him in secret.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Job, set in the ancient Near East during the patriarchal era, Eliphaz is one of Job's friends who visits to offer comfort but instead delivers a speech challenging Job's integrity. In this verse, Eliphaz recounts a mysterious vision or dream that he believes came from God, using it to argue that the righteous are protected while the wicked suffer. This reflects the cultural understanding of that time, where dreams and visions were seen as direct divine communications.
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