He has said, who heard the words of God, who saw the vision of the Almighty, falling into a trance, but having his eyes open:
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George Leo Haydock
AD 1849
Falleth. Out of respect to God, or in a trance. Septuagint, "in sleep, his eyes are uncovered. "He was accustomed to commune with the spirits in the night, chap. xxii. 8. (Haydock)
He who is clear-sighted enough in teaching others, neglecteth his own salvation; or, being naturally incapable of diving into futurity, he derives this power solely from the operation of the spirit. (Menochius)