KJV ORIGINAL
The spirit of God hath made me, and the breath of the Almighty hath given me life.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
The Spirit of God has made me, and the breath of the Almighty has given me life.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is declaring that God is his Creator who formed him and gave him the breath of life.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from Elihu, a younger man who speaks to Job after his three friends have finished their arguments. Elihu is presenting himself as someone who also has wisdom to offer, emphasizing that like Job, he too is a creation of God. This statement establishes common ground between them - they are both human beings created and sustained by the same divine power.
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