What does Job 4:16 mean?

Job 4:16 highlights themes such as mystery, fear, divine encounter when read in context.

How should I apply Job 4:16 today?

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

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,

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,

17Shall mortal man be more just than God? shall a man be more pure than his maker?

18Behold, he put no trust in his servants; and his angels he charged with folly:

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