Job 4:13
New International Version
Amid disquieting dreams in the night, when deep sleep falls on people,

New Living Translation
It came to me in a disturbing vision at night, when people are in a deep sleep.

English Standard Version
Amid thoughts from visions of the night, when deep sleep falls on men,

Berean Standard Bible
In disquieting visions in the night, when deep sleep falls on men,

King James Bible
In thoughts from the visions of the night, when deep sleep falleth on men,

New King James Version
In disquieting thoughts from the visions of the night, When deep sleep falls on men,

New American Standard Bible
“Amid disquieting thoughts from visions of the night, When deep sleep falls on people,

NASB 1995
“Amid disquieting thoughts from the visions of the night, When deep sleep falls on men,

NASB 1977
“Amid disquieting thoughts from the visions of the night, When deep sleep falls on men,

Legacy Standard Bible
Amid disquieting thoughts from the visions of the night, When deep sleep falls on men,

Amplified Bible
“Amid disquieting thoughts from the visions of the night, When deep sleep falls on men,

Christian Standard Bible
Among unsettling thoughts from visions in the night, when deep sleep comes over men,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Among unsettling thoughts from visions in the night, when deep sleep descends on men,

American Standard Version
In thoughts from the visions of the night, When deep sleep falleth on men,

Contemporary English Version
I was overcome by sleep, but disturbed by dreams;

English Revised Version
In thoughts from the visions of the night, when deep sleep falleth on men,

GOD'S WORD® Translation
With disturbing thoughts from visions in the night, when deep sleep falls on people,

Good News Translation
Like a nightmare it disturbed my sleep.

International Standard Version
Disquieting thoughts from dreams at night; when deep sleep falls on everyone.

Majority Standard Bible
In disquieting visions in the night, when deep sleep falls on men,

NET Bible
In the troubling thoughts of the dreams in the night when a deep sleep falls on men,

New Heart English Bible
In thoughts from the visions of the night, when deep sleep falls on men,

Webster's Bible Translation
In thoughts from the visions of the night, when deep sleep falleth on men.

World English Bible
In thoughts from the visions of the night, when deep sleep falls on men,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
In thoughts from visions of the night, "" In the falling of deep sleep on men,

Young's Literal Translation
In thoughts from visions of the night, In the falling of deep sleep on men,

Smith's Literal Translation
In thoughts, from visions of the night, in the falling of deep sleep upon men,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
In the horror of a vision by night, when deep sleep is wont to hold men,

Catholic Public Domain Version
In the horror of a vision by night, when men are accustomed to be overtaken by a deep sleep,

New American Bible
In my thoughts during visions of the night, when deep sleep falls on mortals,

New Revised Standard Version
Amid thoughts from visions of the night, when deep sleep falls on mortals,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
In silence, in a night vision, when deep sleep falls on men,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
In quietness in a vision of the night in the falling of deep sleep on a man
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
In thoughts from the visions of the night, When deep sleep falleth on men,

Brenton Septuagint Translation
But as when terror falls upon men, with dread and a sound in the night,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Eliphaz: The Innocent Prosper
12Now a word came to me secretly; my ears caught a whisper of it. 13In disquieting visions in the night, when deep sleep falls on men, 14fear and trembling came over me and made all my bones shudder.…

Cross References
Genesis 15:12
As the sun was setting, Abram fell into a deep sleep, and suddenly great terror and darkness overwhelmed him.

Daniel 2:19
During the night, the mystery was revealed to Daniel in a vision, and he blessed the God of heaven

1 Kings 3:5
One night at Gibeon the LORD appeared to Solomon in a dream, and God said, “Ask, and I will give it to you!”

Numbers 12:6
He said, “Hear now My words: If there is a prophet among you, I, the LORD, will reveal Myself to him in a vision; I will speak to him in a dream.

Isaiah 29:10
For the LORD has poured out on you a spirit of deep sleep. He has shut your eyes, O prophets; He has covered your heads, O seers.

Joel 2:28
And afterward, I will pour out My Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your old men will dream dreams, your young men will see visions.

Acts 2:17
‘In the last days, God says, I will pour out My Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, your old men will dream dreams.

Matthew 1:20
But after he had pondered these things, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to embrace Mary as your wife, for the One conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit.

Matthew 27:19
While Pilate was sitting on the judgment seat, his wife sent him this message: “Have nothing to do with that innocent man, for I have suffered terribly in a dream today because of Him.”

Acts 16:9
During the night, Paul had a vision of a man of Macedonia standing and pleading with him, “Come over to Macedonia and help us.”

Acts 18:9
One night the Lord spoke to Paul in a vision: “Do not be afraid; keep on speaking; do not be silent.

Acts 23:11
The following night the Lord stood near Paul and said, “Take courage! As you have testified about Me in Jerusalem, so also you must testify in Rome.”

2 Corinthians 12:1-4
I must go on boasting. Although there is nothing to gain, I will go on to visions and revelations from the Lord. / I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago was caught up to the third heaven. Whether it was in the body or out of it I do not know, but God knows. / And I know that this man—whether in the body or out of it I do not know, but God knows— ...

Revelation 1:10
On the Lord’s day I was in the Spirit, and I heard behind me a loud voice like a trumpet,

Revelation 4:2
At once I was in the Spirit, and I saw a throne standing in heaven, with someone seated on it.


Treasury of Scripture

In thoughts from the visions of the night, when deep sleep falls on men,

thoughts.

Job 33:14-16
For God speaketh once, yea twice, yet man perceiveth it not…

Genesis 20:3
But God came to Abimelech in a dream by night, and said to him, Behold, thou art but a dead man, for the woman which thou hast taken; for she is a man's wife.

Genesis 28:12
And he dreamed, and behold a ladder set up on the earth, and the top of it reached to heaven: and behold the angels of God ascending and descending on it.

deep sleep.

Genesis 2:21
And the LORD God caused a deep sleep to fall upon Adam, and he slept: and he took one of his ribs, and closed up the flesh instead thereof;

Genesis 15:12
And when the sun was going down, a deep sleep fell upon Abram; and, lo, an horror of great darkness fell upon him.

Daniel 8:18
Now as he was speaking with me, I was in a deep sleep on my face toward the ground: but he touched me, and set me upright.

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In disquieting visions
The phrase "In disquieting visions" suggests a supernatural or divine revelation that is unsettling or disturbing. The Hebrew word for "visions" is "מַרְאָה" (mar'ah), which often refers to a divine communication or revelation. In the context of the ancient Near East, visions were considered a legitimate means through which the divine communicated with humans. These visions were not always comforting; they often brought messages that challenged or warned the recipient. The "disquieting" nature of these visions indicates that they were meant to provoke thought, reflection, or even fear, urging the recipient to pay close attention to the message being conveyed.

in the night
The phrase "in the night" emphasizes the time when these visions occur. Nighttime in biblical literature is often associated with mystery, the unknown, and a time when God can speak to individuals away from the distractions of daily life. In the ancient world, the night was a time of vulnerability and introspection, when the human mind was more open to receiving divine messages. The use of night here underscores the solemnity and seriousness of the vision, as well as the isolation and quietness that accompany such divine encounters.

when deep sleep falls on men
The phrase "when deep sleep falls on men" refers to a state of profound rest or unconsciousness. The Hebrew term "תַּרְדֵּמָה" (tardemah) is used here, which can denote a deep, trance-like sleep. This is the same word used in Genesis 2:21 when God caused a deep sleep to fall upon Adam before creating Eve. It suggests a state where human defenses are lowered, and the individual is more receptive to divine influence. In this context, it implies that the vision comes at a time when the person is most open to receiving a message from God, free from the distractions and defenses of the waking world. This highlights the idea that God can communicate with humanity in ways that transcend ordinary experience, reaching into the depths of the human soul.

(13) In thoughts from the visions of the night.--The Book of Genesis exhibits the same idea of revelation through visions of the night, e.g., Job 15:1; Job 20:3; Job 30:11; Job 40:5; Job 41:1; afterwards it is not common, except in the Book of Daniel. The word rendered "thoughts" only occurs once again, in Job 20:2. The "deep sleep" of this place is like a reminiscence of Genesis 2:21; Genesis 15:12. It is used again in Job 33:15, otherwise only once in 1Samuel 26:12, once in Proverbs 19:15, and once in Isaiah 29:10. . . . Verse 13. - In thoughts from the visions of the night; literally, in the perplexities of the visions of night; i.e. "in that perplexing time when - how, they know not - visions come to men." The word translated "thoughts" occurs only here and in Job 20:2. When deep sleep falleth on men. Something more than ordinary sleep seems to be meant - something more approaching to what we call "trance" (comp. Genesis 2:21; Genesis 15:12; 1 Samuel 26:12, where the same word is used).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
In disquieting
בִּ֭שְׂעִפִּים (biś·‘ip·pîm)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 5587: Divided, a sentiment

visions
מֵחֶזְיֹנ֣וֹת (mê·ḥez·yō·nō·wṯ)
Preposition-m | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 2384: A revelation, dream

in the night,
לָ֑יְלָה (lā·yə·lāh)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3915: A twist, night, adversity

when deep sleep
תַּ֝רְדֵּמָ֗ה (tar·dê·māh)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 8639: A lethargy, trance

falls
בִּנְפֹ֥ל (bin·p̄ōl)
Preposition-b | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct
Strong's 5307: To fall, lie

on
עַל־ (‘al-)
Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

men,
אֲנָשִֽׁים׃ (’ă·nā·šîm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person


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