Job 32:8
But there is a spirit in a man; 1 the breath of the Almighty gives him understanding. 1
Unlocked Literal 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, “Length of days should speak; 1 a multitude of years should teach wisdom. 1
9It is not only the great people who are wise, 1 nor the aged people alone who understand justice. 1
Cross References
Genesis 41:38Pharaoh said to his servants, “Can we find such a man as this, in whom is the Spirit of God?”
1 Kings 3:12See, now I will do all you asked of me when you gave me your request. I give you a wise and an understanding heart, so that there has been no one like you before you, and no one like you will rise up after you.
1 Kings 4:29God gave Solomon great wisdom and understanding, and wideness of understanding like the sand on the seashore.
Job 4:12Now a certain matter was secretly brought to me, 1 and my ear received a whisper about it. 1
Job 12:16With him are strength and wisdom; 1 people who are deceived and the deceiver are both in his power. 1
Job 33:16then God opens the ears of men, 1 and frightens them with threats, 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 →