Job 32:8
But it is a spirit in man, and the breath of the Almighty, that giveth them understanding.
JPS TaNaKH 1917
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: 'Days should speak, and multitude of years should teach wisdom.'
9It is not the great that are wise, nor the aged that discern judgment.
Cross References
Genesis 41:38And Pharaoh said unto his servants: 'Can we find such a one as this, a man in whom the spirit of God is?'
1 Kings 3:12behold, I have done according to thy word: lo, I have given thee a wise and an understanding heart; so that there hath been none like thee before thee, neither after thee shall any arise like unto thee.
1 Kings 4:29(5-9) And God gave Solomon wisdom and understanding exceeding much, and largeness of heart, even as the sand that is on the sea-shore.
Job 4:12Now a word was secretly brought to me, and mine ear received a whisper thereof.
Job 12:16With Him is strength and sound wisdom; the deceived and the deceiver are His.
Job 33:16Then He openeth the ears of men, and by their chastisement sealeth the decree,
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 →