Job 32:8
but there is a spirit in mortals; and the inspiration of the Almighty is that which teaches.
LXX2012 (US English)
In The King James Version
But there is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding.
In Context
7And I said, It is not time that speaks, though in many years men know wisdom:
9The long-lived are not wise as such; neither do the aged know judgment.
Cross References
Genesis 41:38And Pharao said to all his servants, Shall we find such a man as this, who has the Spirit of God in him?
1 Kings 3:12behold, I have done according to your word: behold, I have given you an understanding and wise heart: there has not been any one like you before you, and after you there shall not arise one like you.
1 Kings 4:29And the Lord gave understanding to Solomon, and very much wisdom, and enlargement of heart, as the sand on the seashore.
Job 4:12But if there had been any truth in your words, none of these evils would have befallen you. Shall not my ear receive excellent revelations from him?
Job 12:16With him are strength and power: he has knowledge and understanding.
Job 33:16then opens he the understanding of men: he scares them with such fearful visions:
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 →