a thing was # 27_DAN_10_01 # In the third year of Cyrus king of Persia a thing was revealed unto Daniel, whose name was called Belteshazzar; and the thing [was] true, but the time appointed [was] long: and he understood the thing, and had understanding of the vision. 
a thing was # 18_JOB_04_12 # Now a thing was secretly brought to me, and mine ear received a little thereof.