King James Version
Job 4:12 in the King James Version says “Now a thing was secretly brought to me, and mine ear received a little thereof. secretly: Heb. by stealth” — study this verse from Job chapter 4 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“Now a thing was secretly brought to me, and mine ear received a little thereof. secretly: Heb. by stealth”
Job 4:12 · KJV
The roaring of the lion, and the voice of the fierce lion, and the teeth of the young lions, are broken.
The old lion perisheth for lack of prey, and the stout lion's whelps are scattered abroad.
Now a thing was secretly brought to me, and mine ear received a little thereof. secretly: Heb. by stealth
In thoughts from the visions of the night, when deep sleep falleth on men,
Fear came upon me, and trembling, which made all my bones to shake. came: Heb. met all: Heb. the multitude of
KJV Study — Public Domain
“Now a thing”
H1697a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
“was secretly brought”
H1589to thieve (literally or figuratively); by implication, to deceive
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