Job 4 is a chapter in the book of Job, found in the Old Testament of the Bible. It presents the first response of Eliphaz the Temanite to Job's lamentations and sufferings. Eliphaz begins by expressing his desire to speak, acknowledging Job's previous wisdom and his willingness to offer comfort in the midst of Job's distress.
Eliphaz then shares a vivid vision he had during the night, in which a spirit appeared before him, causing him to tremble with fear. The spirit's words urged Eliphaz to consider that even the innocent and upright can suffer calamities, implying that Job's suffering may be a consequence of his own wrongdoing. Eliphaz further emphasizes that God's angels, who are pure and faultless, are never exempt from His judgment. Thus, he suggests that Job's troubles could be a result of divine punishment for some unknown transgression.
Eliphaz concludes his speech by encouraging Job to seek God's mercy and repentance, asserting that those who turn to God and trust in Him will find deliverance and restoration. He emphasizes the importance of Job's humility and submission before the Almighty.