Job 32:8–9
But there is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding.
*But there is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almightie giueth them vnderstanding.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- *Cross-referenceIob. 38.36. prou. 2.6. eccl. 2.26. dan. 1.17. & 2.21.
Great men are not always wise: neither do the aged understand judgment.
Great men are not alwayes wise: neither doe the aged vnderstand iudgement.
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From verse 8
- 2 Timothy 3:16Rank 3 from verse 8
- Proverbs 2:6Rank 5 from verse 8
- 1 Corinthians 2:10–12Rank 6 from verse 8
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.
10But God hath reueiled them vnto vs by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deepe things of God.
11For what man knoweth the things of a man, saue the spirit of man which is in him? Euen so the things of God knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God.
12Now wee haue receiued, not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit which is of God, that wee might know the things that are freely giuen to vs of God.
- Ecclesiastes 2:26Rank 7 from verse 8
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.
26†*For God giueth to a man that is good in his sight, wisedome, and knowledge, and ioy: but to the sinner hee giueth traueile, to gather and to heape vp that he may giue to him that is good before God: This also is vanitie and vexation of spirit.
- 1 Kings 3:12Rank 8 from verse 8
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.
12Behold, I haue done according to thy word: loe, I haue giuen thee a wise and an vnderstanding heart, so that there was none like thee before thee, neither after thee shall any arise like vnto thee.
- Daniel 2:21Rank 9 from verse 8
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:
21And he changeth the times and the seasons: he remoueth Kings, and setteth vp Kings: he giueth wisedome vnto the wise, and knowledge to them that know vnderstanding.
- 1 Kings 3:28Rank 10 from verse 8
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.
28And all Israel heard of the Iudgement which the king had iudged, and they feared the King: for they saw that the wisedome of God was †in him, to doe Iudgement.
- Daniel 1:17Rank 11 from verse 8
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.
17¶ As for these foure children, God gaue them knowledge, and skil in all learning and wisedome, ‖and Daniel had vnderstanding in all visions and dreames.
- 1 Kings 4:29Rank 14 from verse 8
- Genesis 41:39Rank 15 from verse 8
- Job 4:12–21Rank 16 from verse 8
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.
12Nowe a thing was †secretly brought to me, and mine eare receiued a litle thereof.
13In thoughts from the visions of the night, when deepe sleepe falleth on men:
14Feare †came vpon me, and trembling, which made †all my bones to shake.
15Then a spirit passed before my face: the haire of my flesh stood vp.
16It stood still, but I could not discerne the forme thereof: an image was before mine eyes, ‖ there was silence, and I heard a voyce, saying,
17Shall mortall man be more iust then God? shall a man bee more pure then his maker?
18Behold, hee *put no trust in his seruants; ‖and his Angels hee charged with folly:
19Howe much lesse on 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 euening: they perish for euer, without any regarding it.
21Doeth not their excellencie which is in them, goe away? they die, euen without wisedome.
- 1 Corinthians 12:8Rank 17 from verse 8
From verse 9
- Matthew 11:25Rank 1 from verse 9
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.
25¶ *At that time Iesus answered, and said, I thanke thee, O Father, Lord of heauen and earth, because thou hast hid these things frō the wise & prudent, & hast reueiled them vnto babes.
- 1 Corinthians 1:26–27Rank 2 from verse 9
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;
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 weake things of the world, to confound the things which are mighty:
- Ecclesiastes 4:13Rank 3 from verse 9
- 1 Corinthians 2:7–8Rank 5 from verse 9
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.
7But wee speake the wisedome of God in a mysterie, euen the hidden wisedome which God ordeined before the world, vnto our glory.
8Which none of the princes of this world knewe: for had they knowen it, they would not haue crucified the Lord of glory.
- James 2:6–7Rank 6 from verse 9
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?
6But yee haue despised the poore. Doe not rich men oppresse you, and draw you before the Iudgement seats?
7Doe not they blaspheme that worthy Name, by the which ye are called?
- Jeremiah 5:5Rank 8 from verse 9
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.
5I wil get me vnto the great men, and will speake vnto them, for they haue knowen the way of the LORD, and the iudgement of their God: but these haue altogether broken the yoke, and burst the bondes.
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Job 32:8
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
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.
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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.
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1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.
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inspiration
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
Possessing all power; omnipotent. As a title, the Almighty God.
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understanding
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.
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Job 32:9
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.
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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.
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Advanced in years; old.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
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understand
To comprehend, perceive, discern, or know the meaning or significance of something.
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The act, authority, process, cause, or result of judging; discernment, legal hearing, verdict, ordinance, justice, government, vindication, condemnation, or punishment.
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7I said, Days should speak, and multitude of years should teach wisdom.
7I said, Dayes should speake, and multitude of yeeres should teach wisedome.
8But there is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding.
8*But there is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almightie giueth them vnderstanding.
Selected passage9Great men are not always wise: neither do the aged understand judgment.
9Great men are not alwayes wise: neither doe the aged vnderstand iudgement.
Selected passage10Therefore I said, Hearken to me; I also will shew mine opinion.
10Therfore I sayd, Hearken to me: I also will shew mine opinion.