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
This is spoken by Elihu, a younger man who had been listening to Job's lengthy conversations with his three older friends. After the older men failed to adequately answer Job's questions about his suffering, Elihu speaks up, claiming that wisdom doesn't necessarily come with age but from God's spirit working within people. He's preparing to offer his own perspective on Job's situation.
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