Job 32:8
Surely there is a spirite in man, but the inspiration of the Almightie giueth vnderstanding.
Geneva Bible 1599
In The King James Version
But there is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding.
In Context
7For I said, The dayes shall speake, and the multitude of yeeres shall teach wisedome.
9Great men are not alway wise, neither doe the aged alway vnderstand iudgement.
Cross References
Genesis 41:38Then saide Pharaoh vnto his seruants, Can we finde such a man as this, in whom is the Spirit of God?
1 Kings 3:12Beholde, I haue done according to thy wordes: lo, I haue giuen thee a wise and an vnderstanding heart, so that there hath bene none like thee before thee, neither after thee shall arise the like vnto thee.
1 Kings 4:29And God gaue Salomon wisdome and vnderstanding exceeding much, and a large heart, euen as the sand that is on the sea shore,
Job 4:12But a thing was brought to me secretly, and mine eare hath receiued a litle thereof.
Job 12:16With him is strength and wisedome: hee that is deceiued, and that deceiueth, are his.
Job 33:16Then he openeth the eares of men, euen by their corrections, which he had sealed,
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 →