Job 32:8
But there is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding.
KJV
Sed, ut video, spiritus est in hominibus, et inspiratio Omnipotentis dat intelligentiam.
Vulgate
ἀλλὰ πνεῦμά ἐστιν ἐν βροτοῖς, πνοὴ δὲ Παντοκράτορός ἐστιν ἡ διδάσκουσα·
LXX
But there is a spirit in man, And the breath of the Almighty giveth them understanding.
ASV
אָ֭כֵן רֽוּחַ הִ֣יא בֶ/אֱנ֑וֹשׁ וְ/נִשְׁמַ֖ת שַׁדַּ֣י תְּבִינֵֽ/ם
Hebrew
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In the original Hebrew
7 distinct Hebrew words appear in this verse.
אֱנ֣וֹשׁ
'nvsh
noun · 41×
אָכֵן֙
'kn
adverb · 18×
ה֖וּא
hv'
pronoun · 1878×
יָבִ֥ין
ybyn
verb · 168×
נְשָׁמָֽה
nshmh
noun · 24×
ר֣וּחַ
rvch
noun · 377×
שַׁדַּ֣י
shdy
proper_noun · 48×
Themes
Historic Christian voices
5 passages from patristic writers, Reformers, and church catechisms citing this verse.
Does prophecy pertain to knowledge? Is it a habit? Is it only about future contingencies? Does a prophet know all possible matters of prophecy? Does a prophet distinguish that which he perceives by the gift of God, from that which he perceives by his own spirit? Can anything false be the matter of prophecy? Article 1. Whether prophecy pertains to knowledge? Objection 1. It woul…
Cross-references
- 1Cor 2:10 — But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God.
- 1Cor 12:8 — For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom; to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit;
- 1Cor 12:8 — For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom; to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit;
- 1Kgs 3:12 — Behold, I have done according to thy words: lo, I have given thee a wise and an understanding heart; so that there was none like thee before thee, neither after thee shall any arise like unto thee.
- 1Kgs 3:28 — And all Israel heard of the judgment which the king had judged; and they feared the king: for they saw that the wisdom of God was in him, to do judgment.
- 1Kgs 4:29 — And God gave Solomon wisdom and understanding exceeding much, and largeness of heart, even as the sand that is on the sea shore.
- 2Kgs 5:13 — And his servants came near, and spake unto him, and said, My father, if the prophet had bid thee do some great thing, wouldest thou not have done it? how much rather then, when he saith to thee, Wash,
- 2Tim 3:16 — All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
- Acts 6:10 — And they were not able to resist the wisdom and the spirit by which he spake.
- Dan 1:17 — As for these four children, God gave them knowledge and skill in all learning and wisdom: and Daniel had understanding in all visions and dreams.
- Dan 1:17 — As for these four children, God gave them knowledge and skill in all learning and wisdom: and Daniel had understanding in all visions and dreams.
- Dan 2:21 — And he changeth the times and the seasons: he removeth kings, and setteth up kings: he giveth wisdom unto the wise, and knowledge to them that know understanding:
- Eccl 2:26 — For God giveth to a man that is good in his sight wisdom, and knowledge, and joy: but to the sinner he giveth travail, to gather and to heap up, that he may give to him that is good before God. This a
- Eccl 2:26 — For God giveth to a man that is good in his sight wisdom, and knowledge, and joy: but to the sinner he giveth travail, to gather and to heap up, that he may give to him that is good before God. This a
- Gen 41:38 — And Pharaoh said unto his servants, Can we find such a one as this is, a man in whom the Spirit of God is?
- Gen 41:39 — And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, Forasmuch as God hath shewed thee all this, there is none so discreet and wise as thou art:
- Jas 1:5 — If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
- Job 4:12 — Now a thing was secretly brought to me, and mine ear received a little thereof.
- Job 27:3 — All the while my breath is in me, and the spirit of God is in my nostrils;
- Job 27:11 — I will teach you by the hand of God: that which is with the Almighty will I not conceal.
- Job 33:4 — The spirit of God hath made me, and the breath of the Almighty hath given me life.
- Job 33:4 — The spirit of God hath made me, and the breath of the Almighty hath given me life.
- Job 33:16 — Then he openeth the ears of men, and sealeth their instruction,
- Job 35:11 — Who teacheth us more than the beasts of the earth, and maketh us wiser than the fowls of heaven?
- Job 35:11 — Who teacheth us more than the beasts of the earth, and maketh us wiser than the fowls of heaven?
- Job 36:3 — I will fetch my knowledge from afar, and will ascribe righteousness to my Maker.
- Job 38:36 — Who hath put wisdom in the inward parts? or who hath given understanding to the heart?
- Job 38:36 — Who hath put wisdom in the inward parts? or who hath given understanding to the heart?
- Prov 2:6 — For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.
- Prov 2:6 — For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.
- Prov 20:27 — The spirit of man is the candle of the LORD, searching all the inward parts of the belly.
- Ps 51:6 — Behold, thou desirest truth in the inward parts: and in the hidden part thou shalt make me to know wisdom.
- Ps 119:73 — Thy hands have made me and fashioned me: give me understanding, that I may learn thy commandments.