Now a thing was secretly brought to me, and mine ear received a little thereof.
A thing - Hebrew, a word. Eliphaz confirms his view by a divine declaration or revelation which was secretly and unexpectedly imparted to him (cf. margin, 'by stealth') х yªgunaab (H1589)].
A little - literally, a whisper-a word quickly passing away. Implying the still silence around, and that more was conveyed than articulate words could utter (Job 26:14; 2 Corinthians 12:4).