Job 32:8

But there is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Job 32:8

BSB

But there is a spirit in a man, the breath of the Almighty, that gives him understanding.

AKJV

But there is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty gives them understanding.

CPDV

But I see now that there is only breath in men, and that it is the inspiration of the Almighty that gives understanding.

ERV

But there is a spirit in man, and the breath of the Almighty giveth them understanding.

NHEB

But there is a spirit in man, and the breath of Shaddai gives them understanding.

SMT

But it is a spirit in man, and the breath of the Almighty will cause them to understand.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Job 32:8

ButH403AdverbthereisaspiritH7307Noun FeminineinmanH582Noun MasculineandtheinspirationH5397Noun FeminineoftheAlmightyH7706Noun MasculinegiveththemunderstandingH995Verb

Commentary for Job 32:8

Please note: this is not Scripture

These study resources are provided for informational purposes only. They reflect human interpretation, are subject to human error, and should not be considered divinely inspired or authoritative.

Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Job 32:8

Summary

Divine breath grants human discernment

Event

God grants understanding to humans

Estimated Time Period

c. 2000 BC