Job 32:8
But there is a ruach in enosh, 1 and the neshamat Shaddai giveth them binah. 1
Orthodox Jewish Bible
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, Yamim should speak, 1 and multitude of shanim should teach chochmah. 1
9Great men are not always wise, 1 neither do the zekenim understand mishpat. 1
Cross References
Genesis 41:38And Pharaoh said unto his avadim, Can we find such an ish as this is, an ish in whom is the Ruach Elohim?
1 Kings 3:12Hinei, I have done according to thy devarim; hinei, I have given thee a discerning lev chacham; so that there was none like thee before thee, neither after thee shall any arise like unto thee.
Job 4:12Now a davar was secretly brought to me, 1 and mine ear received a whisper thereof. 1
Job 12:16With Him is oz (strength) and tushiyyah (true wisdom); 1 the deceived and the deceiver are His. 1
Job 33:16Then He openeth the ozen anashim, 1 and sealeth their admonition 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 →