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Job 32:8 Cross-References
Explore 17 cross-references for Job 32:8 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Job chapter 32 verse 8 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“But there is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding.”
Job 32:8 (KJV)
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Commentary on Job 32:8
Elihu declares: 'But there is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding.' The word ruach (רוּחַ, spirit) refers to the life-breath or spirit God breathed into humanity (Genesis 2:7). Nishmat Shaddai (נִשְׁמַת שַׁדַּי, inspiration of the Almighty) literally means 'breath of the Almighty.' Biyn (בִּין, understanding) means discernment or insight. Elihu argues that wisdom doesn't necessarily come with age but through divine inspiration. This corrects the assumption that elders monopolize wisdom, preparing for God's direct speech that will supersede all human w...
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Cross-References for Job 32:8
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“and the breath of the Almighty gives me life.”
“Who hath put wisdom in the inward parts? or who hath given understanding to the heart?”
“God-breathed} is profitable for teaching”
“For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.”
“let him ask of God”
“God revealed them through the Spirit. For the Spirit searches all things”
“God gives wisdom”
“I have done according to your word: behold”
“and sets up kings; he gives wisdom to the wise”
“God gave them knowledge and skill in all learning and wisdom: and Daniel had understanding in all visions and dreams.”