Job 4:16 cpdv — There appeared an image before my eyes, someone whose face I did not recognize, and I heard a voice like a gentle breez…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"There appeared an image before my eyes, someone whose face I did not recognize, and I heard a voice like a gentle breeze. "

— Job 4:16, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Job 4 — Context

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

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fear and trembling seized me and all my bones were terrified.

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And when a spirit passed before me, the hair on my body stood up.

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There appeared an image before my eyes, someone whose face I did not recognize, and I heard a voice like a gentle breeze.

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Should man be justified in relation to God, or will a man be more pure than his Maker?

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Behold, those who serve him are not steadfast, and in his angels he finds imperfection.

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How much more will those who live in houses of clay, which have an earthly foundation, be consumed like the moth?

Job 4:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 4:16 say?
Job 4:16 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “There appeared an image before my eyes, someone whose face I did not recognize, and I heard a voice like a gentle breeze. ”
Where is Job 4:16 in the Bible?
Job 4:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 4, verse 16.
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 4:16.
What translation should I read Job 4:16 in?
Job 4:16 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 4:16?
Job 4:16 reads (CPDV): “There appeared an image before my eyes, someone whose face I did not recognize, and I heard a voice like a gentle breeze. ” 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.
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