Job 32:8
But there is a spirit in a man, the breath of the Almighty, that gives him understanding.
Berean Standard Bible
In The King James Version
But there is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding.
In Context
7I thought that age should speak, and many years should teach wisdom.
9It is not only the old who are wise, or the elderly who understand justice.
Cross References
Genesis 41:38So Pharaoh asked them, “Can we find anyone like this man, in whom the Spirit of God abides?”
1 Kings 3:12behold, I will do what you have asked. I will give you a wise and discerning heart, so that there has never been nor will ever be another like you.
1 Kings 4:29And God gave Solomon wisdom, exceedingly deep insight, and understanding beyond measure, like the sand on the seashore.
Job 4:12Now a word came to me secretly; my ears caught a whisper of it.
Job 12:16True wisdom and power belong to Him. The deceived and the deceiver are His.
Job 33:16He opens their ears and terrifies them with warnings
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 →