“In a dream, in a vision of the night, when sleep falleth upon men, and they sleep on their bed. What is meant by the word of God being made known to us in a dream, except that we do not learn the secret things of God, if we are kept awake by worldly desires? For in a dream the outward senses are at rest, and inward ob…”
Gregory the Dialogist, 7th c. — Morals on the Book of Job, Book XXIII
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15In a dream, in a vision of the night, when deep sleep falleth upon men, in slumberings upon the bed;
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13Why dost thou strive against him? for he giveth not account of any of his matters.
14For God speaketh once, yea twice, yet man perceiveth it not.
— Job 33:15 —
16Then he openeth the ears of men, and sealeth their instruction,
17That he may withdraw man from his purpose, and hide pride from man.