KJV ORIGINAL
But there is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
But there is a spirit within people, and the breath of the Almighty gives them understanding.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse teaches that God has placed His spirit in every person, and it's God's inspiration that gives people true wisdom and understanding.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Job, a righteous man named Job endures severe suffering, and his friends attempt to explain it through debates on God's justice. Elihu, a younger man who has been listening, speaks up in chapter 32 to challenge the idea that wisdom comes only from age, emphasizing instead that God places a spirit in humans. This verse underscores Elihu's point that true understanding is a gift from the Almighty's inspiration.
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