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Job 32:6–9

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And Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite answered and said, I am young, and ye are very old; wherefore I was afraid, and durst not shew you mine opinion.
I said, Days should speak, and multitude of years should teach wisdom.
But there is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding.
Great men are not always wise: neither do the aged understand judgment.
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From verse 6

  1. Job 15:10Rank 1 from verse 6
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    10With us are both the grayheaded and very aged men, much elder than thy father.

  2. 1 Timothy 5:1Rank 2 from verse 6
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    1REBUKE not an elder, but intreat him as a father; and the younger men as brethren;

  3. 1 Peter 5:5Rank 3 from verse 6
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    5Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.

  4. Titus 2:6Rank 4 from verse 6
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    6Young men likewise exhort to be sober minded.

  5. 1 Samuel 17:28–30Rank 5 from verse 6
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    28¶ And Eliab his eldest brother heard when he spake unto the men; and Eliab’s anger was kindled against David, and he said, Why camest thou down hither? and with whom hast thou left those few sheep in the wilderness? I know thy pride, and the naughtiness of thine heart; for thou art come down that thou mightest see the battle.

    29And David said, What have I now done? Is there not a cause?

    30¶ And he turned from him toward another, and spake after the same manner: and the people answered him again after the former manner.

  6. Job 15:7Rank 6 from verse 6
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    7Art thou the first man that was born? or wast thou made before the hills?

  7. Leviticus 19:32Rank 7 from verse 6
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    32¶ Thou shalt rise up before the hoary head, and honour the face of the old man, and fear thy God: I am the Lord.

  8. Romans 13:7Rank 8 from verse 6
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    7Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour.

From verse 7

  1. Proverbs 16:31Rank 1 from verse 7
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    31The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it be found in the way of righteousness.

  2. Job 12:12Rank 2 from verse 7
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    12With the ancient is wisdom; and in length of days understanding.

  3. Hebrews 5:12Rank 3 from verse 7
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    12For when for the time ye ought to be teachers, ye have need that one teach you again which be the first principles of the oracles of God; and are become such as have need of milk, and not of strong meat.

  4. 1 Kings 12:6–8Rank 4 from verse 7
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    6¶ And king Rehoboam consulted with the old men, that stood before Solomon his father while he yet lived, and said, How do ye advise that I may answer this people?

    7And they spake unto him, saying, If thou wilt be a servant unto this people this day, and wilt serve them, and answer them, and speak good words to them, then they will be thy servants for ever.

    8But he forsook the counsel of the old men, which they had given him, and consulted with the young men that were grown up with him, and which stood before him:

  5. Job 8:8–10Rank 5 from verse 7
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    8For inquire, I pray thee, of the former age, and prepare thyself to the search of their fathers:

    9(For we are but of yesterday, and know nothing, because our days upon earth are a shadow:)

    10Shall not they teach thee, and tell thee, and utter words out of their heart?

  6. Proverbs 1:1–4Rank 6 from verse 7
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    1THE proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel;

    2To know wisdom and instruction; to perceive the words of understanding;

    3To receive the instruction of wisdom, justice, and judgment, and equity;

    4To give subtilty to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion.

  7. Psalms 34:11–12Rank 7 from verse 7
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    11Come, ye children, hearken unto me: I will teach you the fear of the Lord.

    12What man is he that desireth life, and loveth many days, that he may see good?

From verse 8

  1. Job 33:4Rank 1 from verse 8
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    4The Spirit of God hath made me, and the breath of the Almighty hath given me life.

  2. Job 38:36Rank 2 from verse 8
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    36Who hath put wisdom in the inward parts? or who hath given understanding to the heart?

  3. 2 Timothy 3:16Rank 3 from verse 8
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    16All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:

  4. James 1:5Rank 4 from verse 8
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    5If 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.

  5. Proverbs 2:6Rank 5 from verse 8
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    6For the Lord giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.

  6. 1 Corinthians 2:10–12Rank 6 from verse 8
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    10But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God.

    11For what man knoweth the things of a man, save the spirit of man which is in him? even so the things of God knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God.

    12Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God.

  7. Ecclesiastes 2:26Rank 7 from verse 8
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    26For 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 also is vanity and vexation of spirit.

  8. 1 Kings 3:12Rank 8 from verse 8
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    12Behold, 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.

  9. Daniel 2:21Rank 9 from verse 8
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    21And 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:

  10. 1 Kings 3:28Rank 10 from verse 8
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    28And 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.

  11. Daniel 1:17Rank 11 from verse 8
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    17¶ 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.

  12. Job 33:16Rank 12 from verse 8
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    16Then he openeth the ears of men, and sealeth their instruction,

  13. Job 35:11Rank 13 from verse 8
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    11Who teacheth us more than the beasts of the earth, and maketh us wiser than the fowls of heaven?

  14. 1 Kings 4:29Rank 14 from verse 8
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    29¶ And God gave Solomon wisdom and understanding exceeding much, and largeness of heart, even as the sand that is on the sea shore.

  15. Genesis 41:39Rank 15 from verse 8
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    39And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, Forasmuch as God hath shewed thee all this, there is none so discreet and wise as thou art:

  16. Job 4:12–21Rank 16 from verse 8
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    12Now a thing was secretly brought to me, and mine ear received a little thereof.

    13In thoughts from the visions of the night, when deep sleep falleth on men,

    14Fear came upon me, and trembling, which made all my bones to shake.

    15Then a spirit passed before my face; the hair of my flesh stood up:

    16It stood still, but I could not discern the form thereof: an image was before mine eyes, there was silence, and I heard a voice, saying,

    17Shall mortal man be more just than God? shall a man be more pure than his maker?

    18Behold, he put no trust in his servants; and his angels he charged with folly:

    19How much less in them that dwell in houses of clay, whose foundation is in the dust, which are crushed before the moth?

    20They are destroyed from morning to evening: they perish for ever without any regarding it.

    21Doth not their excellency which is in them go away? they die, even without wisdom.

  17. 1 Corinthians 12:8Rank 17 from verse 8
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    8For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom; to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit;

From verse 9

  1. Matthew 11:25Rank 1 from verse 9
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    25¶ At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes.

  2. 1 Corinthians 1:26–27Rank 2 from verse 9
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    26For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called:

    27But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty;

  3. Ecclesiastes 4:13Rank 3 from verse 9
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    13¶ Better is a poor and a wise child than an old and foolish king, who will no more be admonished.

  4. Job 12:20Rank 4 from verse 9
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    20He removeth away the speech of the trusty, and taketh away the understanding of the aged.

  5. 1 Corinthians 2:7–8Rank 5 from verse 9
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    7But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, even the hidden wisdom, which God ordained before the world unto our glory:

    8Which none of the princes of this world knew: for had they known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.

  6. James 2:6–7Rank 6 from verse 9
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    6But ye have despised the poor. Do not rich men oppress you, and draw you before the judgment seats?

    7Do not they blaspheme that worthy name by the which ye are called?

  7. John 7:48Rank 7 from verse 9
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    48Have any of the rulers or of the Pharisees believed on him?

  8. Jeremiah 5:5Rank 8 from verse 9
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    5I will get me unto the great men, and will speak unto them; for they have known the way of the Lord, and the judgment of their God: but these have altogether broken the yoke, and burst the bonds.

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Job 32:6

COMBINED MEANING

son

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1. A male child or descendant. 2. One belonging to, related to, or characterized by the person, people, place, condition, or quality named.

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COMBINED MEANING

answered

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of answer, meaning to reply, respond, or give account.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

young

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1. Early in life or growth. 2. Offspring or young persons or creatures.

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ye

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The second-person plural subject pronoun, referring to the persons being addressed as those who are, do, or receive the stated predicate.

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COMBINED MEANING

very

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Sense 1: Truly, actually, exactly, or the same in identity. Sense 2: To a great or marked degree, used to intensify the quality named.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

old

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1. Advanced in age or existing for a long time. 2. Of the stated or specified age. 3. Ancient, former, previous, or worn.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

wherefore

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1. For that reason, or as a conclusion from what precedes; therefore or consequently. 2. For what reason or purpose; why.

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COMBINED MEANING

shew

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Sense 1: To cause to see; to display, present, point out, or make visible. Sense 2: To reveal, disclose, declare, explain, teach, direct, or make known. Sense 3: To demonstrate, prove, manifest, or make evident. Sense 4: To exercise or perform kindness, mercy, favour, piety, or another stated disposition toward someone. Sense 5: An outward appearance, display, or presentation to view.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

you

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The second-person plural pronoun referring to those being addressed.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

opinion

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A judgment, view, or conclusion held or expressed by the mind.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

DEFINED WORDS

Job 32:7

COMBINED MEANING

should

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A verb expressing duty, propriety, expectation, intention, purpose, condition, appointed outcome, or a future event viewed from another time or statement.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

speak

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Sense 1: To utter words or articulate sounds, or to use a language. Sense 2: To address or converse with someone. Sense 3: To state, declare, make mention of, or otherwise make a matter known.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

multitude

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1. A great number or large gathered body of persons, creatures, or forces; a crowd, company, or host. 2. A great number, amount, fullness, or abundance of years, words, deeds, mercies, sins, possessions, waters, or other stated things.

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COMBINED MEANING

teach

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To instruct, inform, train, show, counsel, or communicate knowledge or doctrine.

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wisdom

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Knowledge, understanding, judgment, skill, or prudence.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

Job 32:8

COMBINED MEANING

but

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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

spirit

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Sense 1: An immaterial living or personal being distinct from a body. Sense 2: The inward life, disposition, mind, or courage of a person. Sense 3: The Holy Spirit, the divine Spirit of God.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references

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in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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man

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1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.

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inspiration

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The act or influence of God by which understanding is given, or by which all Scripture is given.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Bullokar 1616 · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

understanding

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1. The capacity or act of perceiving, comprehending, discerning, judging, interpreting, or applying knowledge. 2. Knowledge, insight, wisdom, or prudent judgment possessed or gained. 3. Skill or ability in a work, art, subject, vision, saying, or interpretation.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

Job 32:9

COMBINED MEANING

wise

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Sense 1: Possessing or exercising understanding, knowledge, prudence, judgment, discernment, or skill; also a wise person. Sense 2: In phrases such as in no wise, way, manner, respect, or degree.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

neither

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1. Also not; nor, introducing or joining a further negative statement or prohibition. 2. Not either, or none, of the alternatives named, commonly in a neither ... nor construction.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

judgment

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The act, authority, process, cause, or result of judging; discernment, legal hearing, verdict, ordinance, justice, government, vindication, condemnation, or punishment.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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32:5When Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouth of these three men, then his wrath was kindled.

32:6And Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite answered and said, I am young, and ye are very old; wherefore I was afraid, and durst not shew you mine opinion.

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32:7I said, Days should speak, and multitude of years should teach wisdom.

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32:8But there is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding.

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32:9Great men are not always wise: neither do the aged understand judgment.

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32:10Therefore I said, Hearken to me; I also will shew mine opinion.

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