Job 32:8
What does Job 32:8 mean?
A plain-English look at Job 32:8 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
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WEB
World English Bible · 2000But there is a spirit in man, And the breath of the Almighty giveth them understanding.
KJV
King James Version · 1611But there is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901But there is a spirit in man, And the breath of the Almighty giveth them understanding.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949But truly it is the spirit in man, even the breath of the Ruler of all, which gives them knowledge.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Surely a spirit is in man, And the breath of the Mighty One Doth cause them to understand.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752But, as I see, there is a spirit in men, and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth understanding.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890But there is a spirit which is in man; and the breath of the Almighty giveth them understanding.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Job 4:12
Now a thing was secretly brought to me, And mine ear received a whisper thereof.
- 1 Kings 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 justice.
- 1 Kings 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.
- Genesis 41:39
And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, Forasmuch as God hath showed thee all this, there is none so discreet and wise as thou:
- 1 Kings 3:12
behold, I have done according to thy word: lo, I have given thee a wise and an understanding heart; so that there hath been none like thee before thee, neither after thee shall any arise like unto thee.
- James 1:5
But if any of you lacketh wisdom, let him ask of God, who giveth to all liberally and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
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