Job 4:15

And a breath was moving over my face; the hair of my flesh became stiff:

Bible in Basic English

In The King James Version

Then a spirit passed before my face; the hair of my flesh stood up:

In Context

14Fear came on me and shaking, and my bones were full of trouble;

16Something was present before me, but I was not able to see it clearly; there was a form before my eyes: a quiet voice came to my ears, saying:

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Cross References

Isaiah 13:8Their hearts will be full of fear; pains and sorrows will overcome them; they will be in pain like a woman in childbirth; they will be shocked at one another; their faces will be like flames.

Daniel 5:6Then the colour went from the king's face, and he was troubled by his thoughts; strength went from his body, and his knees were shaking.

Luke 24:37But they were full of fear, being of the opinion that they were seeing a spirit.

Hebrews 1:14Are they not all helping spirits, who are sent out as servants to those whose heritage will be salvation?

Matthew Henry on Job 4:13-21

12 Now a thing was secretly brought to me, and mine ear received a little thereof. 13 In thoughts from the visions of the night, when deep sleep falleth on men, 14 Fear came upon me, and trembling, which made all my bones to shake. 15 Then a spirit passed before my face; the hair of my flesh stood up: 16 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, 17 Shall mortal man be more just than God? shall a man be more pure than his… Read the whole commentary →

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