Job 32:8
But there is a spirit which is in man; and the breath of the Almighty giveth them understanding.
Darby Translation
In The King James Version
But there is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding.
In Context
7I said, Let days speak, and multitude of years teach wisdom.
9It is not the great that are wise; neither do the aged understand judgment.
Cross References
Genesis 41:38And Pharaoh said to his bondmen, Shall we find [one] as this, a man in whom the Spirit of God is?
1 Kings 3:12behold, I have done according to thy word: behold, I have given thee a wise and an understanding heart, so that there hath been none like unto thee before thee, neither after thee shall any arise like unto thee.
1 Kings 4:29And God gave Solomon wisdom and very great understanding and largeness of heart, even as the sand that is on the sea-shore.
Job 4:12Now to me a word was secretly brought, and mine ear received a whisper thereof.
Job 12:16With him is strength and effectual knowledge; the deceived and the deceiver are his.
Job 33:16Then he openeth men's ears, and sealeth their instruction,
Matthew Henry on Job 32:7-15
6 And Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite answered and said, I am young, and ye are very old; wherefore I was afraid, and durst not show you mine opinion. 7 I said, Days should speak, and multitude of years should teach wisdom. 8 But there is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding. 9 Great men are not always wise: neither do the aged understand judgment. 10 Therefore I said, Hearken to me; I also will show mine opinion. 11 Behold, I waited for your words; I gave ear to your… Read the whole commentary →