Job 32:8
But it is the spirit in man, and the breath of the Almighty which giveth them understanding.
Leeser Tanakh
In The King James Version
But there is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding.
In Context
7I had said, Days shall speak, and multitude of years shall make wisdom known.
9Not those rich in years must be always wise: neither do the aged constantly understand what is just.
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 a discerning heart; so that like unto thee there was none before thee, nor after thee shall any one arise like unto thee.
1 Kings 4:29(5:9) And God gave unto Solomon wisdom and understanding exceedingly much, and largeness of heart, even as the sand that is on the sea-shore.
Job 4:12But to me a word came by stealth, and my ear took in a scarcely perceptible whisper thereof.
Job 12:16With him are strength and counsel: his are the deceived and the deceiver.
Job 33:16Then doth he lay open the ear of men, and sealeth it with their warning;
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 →