Job 4:15-16 Job 4 - Eliphaz Speaks

15 A spirit glided past my face,
and the hair on my body stood on end.

16 It stopped,
but I could not tell what it was.
A form stood before my eyes,
and I heard a hushed voice:

Meaning of Job 4:15-16

Job 4:15 captures a spine-tingling moment where a mysterious presence causes Eliphaz's hair to stand on end, highlighting the awe and fear inspired by divine encounters. It underscores the profound impact of God's presence, stirring our spirit to recognize the sacred and transcendent nature of His communication.

Cross References for Job 4:15-16

Isaiah 13:8 - Terror will seize them, pain and anguish will grip them; they will writhe like a woman in labor... Click to read the verse Isaiah 13:8 Click to read the verse Isaiah 13:8

Psalms 104:4 - He makes winds his messengers, flames of fire his servants. Click to read the verse Psalms 104:4 Click to read the verse Psalms 104:4

Hebrews 1:7 - In speaking of the angels he says, “He makes his angels winds, his servants flames of fire.” Click to read the verse Hebrews 1:7 Click to read the verse Hebrews 1:7

Hebrews 1:14 - Are not all angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation? Click to read the verse Hebrews 1:14 Click to read the verse Hebrews 1:14

Daniel 5:6 - His face turned pale and he was so frightened that his knees knocked together and his legs gave... Click to read the verse Daniel 5:6 Click to read the verse Daniel 5:6

Isaiah 21:3-4 - At this my body is racked with pain, pangs seize me, like those of a woman in labor; I am stagg... Click to read the verse Isaiah 21:3-4 Click to read the verse Isaiah 21:3-4

Luke 24:37-39 - They were startled and frightened, thinking they saw a ghost. Click to read the verse Luke 24:37-39 Click to read the verse Luke 24:37-39

Matthew 14:26 - When the disciples saw him walking on the lake, they were terrified. “It’s a ghost,” they said,... Click to read the verse Matthew 14:26 Click to read the verse Matthew 14:26