Job 32:8
But there is a spirit in mortals; 1 And the inspiration of the Almighty is that which teaches. 1
Updated Brenton Septuagint
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, 1 Though in many years men know wisdom: 1
9The long-lived are not wise as such; 1 Neither do the aged know judgment. 1
Cross References
Genesis 41:38And Pharaoh 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 thy word: behold, I have given thee an understanding and wise heart: there has not been anyone like thee before thee, and after thee there shall not arise one like thee.
Job 4:12But if there had been any truth in thy words, 1 None of these evils would have befallen thee. 1 Shall not mine ear receive excellent revelations from him? 1
Job 12:16With him are strength and power: 1 He has knowledge and understanding. 1
Job 33:16Then opens he the understanding of men: 1 He scares them with such fearful visions: 1
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 →