Job 32:8
Old Testament • 6 words with Strong's data
"But there is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding."
Word-by-Word Analysis
רוּחַ
rûwach
wind; by resemblance breath, i.e. a sensible (or even violent) exhalation; figuratively, life, anger, unsubstantiality; by extension, a region of the ...
אִישׁ
ʼîysh
a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
נְשָׁמָה
nᵉshâmâh
a puff, i.e. wind, angry or vital breath, divine inspiration, intellect. or (concretely) an animal
נָתַן
nâthan
to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
תָּבוּן
tâbûwn
intelligence; by implication, an argument; by extension, caprice
Key Terms in This Verse
נְשָׁמָה nᵉshâmâh
a puff, i.e. wind, angry or vital breath, divine inspiration, intellect. or (concretely) an animal
Study H5397 →נָתַן nâthan
to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
Study H5414 →תָּבוּן tâbûwn
intelligence; by implication, an argument; by extension, caprice
Study H8394 →רוּחַ rûwach
wind; by resemblance breath, i.e. a sensible (or even violent) exhalation; figuratively, life, anger, unsubstantiality; by extension, a region of the sky; by resemblance spirit, but only of a rational...
Study H7307 →אִישׁ ʼîysh
a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
Study H376 →Cross References
The spirit of God hath made me, and the breath of the Almighty hath given me life.
Who hath put wisdom in the inward parts? or who hath given understanding to the heart?
All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
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.
For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.
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...
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.
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:
Who teacheth us more than the beasts of the earth, and maketh us wiser than the fowls of heaven?
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.
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.
Then he openeth the ears of men, and sealeth their instruction,
And God gave Solomon wisdom and understanding exceeding much, and largeness of heart, even as the sand that is on the sea shore.
For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom; to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit;
And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, Forasmuch as God hath shewed thee all this, there is none so discreet and wise as thou art:
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