Job 4:13 bbe — In troubled thoughts from visions of the night, when deep sleep comes on men,

Bible in Basic English

"In troubled thoughts from visions of the night, when deep sleep comes on men,"

— Job 4:13, Bible in Basic English

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Job 4 — Context

Though the noise of the lion and the sounding of his voice, may be loud, the teeth of the young lions are broken.

The old lion comes to his end for need of food, and the young of the she-lion go wandering in all directions.

A word was given to me secretly, and the low sound of it came to my ears.

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

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

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

Something 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:

Job 4:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 4:13 say?

Job 4:13 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “In troubled thoughts from visions of the night, when deep sleep comes on men,”

Where is Job 4:13 in the Bible?

Job 4:13 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 4, verse 13.

Who wrote Job?

Job is traditionally attributed to Anonymous; among the oldest books of the Bible. It was written Unknown; possibly c. 2000–1800 BC, with composition c. 1400–500 BC.

What is the book of Job about?

Job is the ancient story of a righteous man stripped of everything he has, and the four friends who try and fail to explain his suffering. When God finally speaks, he does not answer the "why" — he reveals himself, and Job worships from a place deeper than his pain.

What are the major themes of Job?

Job explores themes including Suffering, Sovereignty, Faith Under Trial, Wisdom, God's Majesty. These themes shape the meaning and context of Job 4:13.

What translation should I read Job 4:13 in?

Job 4:13 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Job 4:13?

Job 4:13 reads (BBE): “In troubled thoughts from visions of the night, when deep sleep comes on men,” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Job 4:13 bbe — In troubled thoughts from visions of the night, when deep sleep comes on men,

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