Job 32:8
Surely a spirit is in man, And the breath of the Mighty One Doth cause them to understand.
Young's Literal Translation
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: Days do speak, And multitude of years teach wisdom.
9The multitude are not wise, Nor do the aged understand judgment.
Cross References
Genesis 41:38and Pharaoh saith unto his servants, 'Do we find like this, a man in whom the spirit of God [is]?'
1 Kings 3:12lo, I have done according to thy words; lo, I have given to thee a heart, wise and understanding, that like thee there hath not been before thee, and after thee there doth not arise like thee;
1 Kings 4:29And God giveth wisdom to Solomon, and understanding, very much, and breadth of heart, as the sand that [is] on the edge of the sea;
Job 4:12And unto me a thing is secretly brought, And receive doth mine ear a little of it.
Job 12:16With Him [are] strength and wisdom, His the deceived and deceiver.
Job 33:16Then He uncovereth the ear of men, And for their instruction sealeth:
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 →