What does Job 4:14 mean?

Job 4:14 highlights themes such as fear, trembling, divine presence when read in context.

How should I apply Job 4:14 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

Fear came upon me, and trembling, which made all my bones to shake.

12Now a thing was secretly brought to me, and mine ear received a little thereof.

13In thoughts from the visions of the night, when deep sleep falleth on men,

14Fear came upon me, and trembling, which made all my bones to shake.

15Then a spirit passed before my face; the hair of my flesh stood up:

16It 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,

feartremblingdivine presence

Isaiah 6:5
Both verses describe a profound sense of fear in the presence of the divine.