Job 32:8
Surely a spirit is in man, || And the breath of the Mighty One || Causes them to understand.
Literal Standard Version
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 speak, || And a multitude of years teach wisdom.
9The multitude are not wise, || Nor do the aged understand judgment.
Cross References
Genesis 41:38and Pharaoh says to his servants, “Do we find like this, a man in whom the Spirit of God [is]?”
1 Kings 3:12behold, I have done according to your words; behold, I have given a wise and understanding heart to you, that there has not been [one] like you before you, and after you there does not arise [one] like you;
1 Kings 4:29And God gives very much wisdom and understanding to Solomon, and breadth of heart, as the sand that [is] on the edge of the sea;
Job 4:12And a thing is secretly brought to me, || And my ear receives a little of it.
Job 12:16With Him [are] strength and wisdom, || His the deceived and deceiver.
Job 33:16Then He uncovers the ear of men, || And seals for 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 →