Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The Spirit of God has made me; the breath of the Almighty gives me life. New Living Translation For the Spirit of God has made me, and the breath of the Almighty gives me life. English Standard Version The Spirit of God has made me, and the breath of the Almighty gives me life. Berean Standard Bible The Spirit of God has made me, and the breath of the Almighty gives me life. King James Bible The Spirit of God hath made me, and the breath of the Almighty hath given me life. New King James Version The Spirit of God has made me, And the breath of the Almighty gives me life. New American Standard Bible “The Spirit of God has made me, And the breath of the Almighty gives me life. NASB 1995 “The Spirit of God has made me, And the breath of the Almighty gives me life. NASB 1977 “The Spirit of God has made me, And the breath of the Almighty gives me life. Legacy Standard Bible The Spirit of God has made me, And the breath of the Almighty gives me life. Amplified Bible “The Spirit of God has made me, And the breath of the Almighty gives me life [which inspires me]. Christian Standard Bible The Spirit of God has made me, and the breath of the Almighty gives me life. Holman Christian Standard Bible The Spirit of God has made me, and the breath of the Almighty gives me life. American Standard Version The Spirit of God hath made me, And the breath of the Almighty giveth me life. Contemporary English Version just as surely as the Spirit of God All-Powerful gave me the breath of life. English Revised Version The spirit of God hath made me, and the breath of the Almighty giveth me life. GOD'S WORD® Translation "God's Spirit has made me. The breath of the Almighty gives me life. Good News Translation God's spirit made me and gave me life. International Standard Version "The spirit of God fashioned me; and the breath of the Almighty gives me life. Majority Standard Bible The Spirit of God has made me, and the breath of the Almighty gives me life. NET Bible The Spirit of God has made me, and the breath of the Almighty gives me life. New Heart English Bible The Spirit of God has made me, and the breath of Shaddai gives me life. Webster's Bible Translation The Spirit of God hath made me, and the breath of the Almighty hath given me life. World English Bible The Spirit of God has made me, and the breath of the Almighty gives me life. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThe Spirit of God has made me, "" And the breath of the Mighty quickens me. Young's Literal Translation The Spirit of God hath made me, And the breath of the Mighty doth quicken me. Smith's Literal Translation The spirit of God made me, and the breath of the Almighty will cause me to live. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe spirit of God made me, and the breath of the Almighty gave me life. Catholic Public Domain Version The Spirit of God made me, and the breath of the Almighty gave me life. New American Bible For the spirit of God made me, the breath of the Almighty keeps me alive. New Revised Standard Version The spirit of God has made me, and the breath of the Almighty gives me life. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe Spirit of God has stirred me up, and the breath of the Almighty has given me life. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated The Spirit of God has awakened me and the breath of God has given me life OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917The spirit of God hath made me, And the breath of the Almighty given me life. Brenton Septuagint Translation The Divine Spirit is that which formed me, and the breath of the Almighty that which teaches me. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Elihu Rebukes Job…3My words are from an upright heart, and my lips speak sincerely what I know. 4The Spirit of God has made me, and the breath of the Almighty gives me life. 5Refute me if you can; prepare your case and confront me.… Cross References Genesis 2:7 Then the LORD God formed man from the dust of the ground and breathed the breath of life into his nostrils, and the man became a living being. Psalm 104:30 When You send Your Spirit, they are created, and You renew the face of the earth. Ezekiel 37:5-6 This is what the Lord GOD says to these bones: I will cause breath to enter you, and you will come to life. / I will attach tendons to you and make flesh grow upon you and cover you with skin. I will put breath within you so that you will come to life. Then you will know that I am the LORD.’” Isaiah 42:5 This is what God the LORD says—He who created the heavens and stretched them out, who spread out the earth and its offspring, who gives breath to the people on it and life to those who walk in it: John 20:22 When He had said this, He breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit. Acts 17:25 Nor is He served by human hands, as if He needed anything, because He Himself gives everyone life and breath and everything else. Psalm 33:6 By the word of the LORD the heavens were made, and all the stars by the breath of His mouth. Isaiah 11:2 The Spirit of the LORD will rest on Him—the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and strength, the Spirit of knowledge and fear of the LORD. 1 Corinthians 15:45 So it is written: “The first man Adam became a living being”; the last Adam a life-giving spirit. John 6:63 The Spirit gives life; the flesh profits nothing. The words I have spoken to you are spirit and they are life. Romans 8:2 For in Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit of life set you free from the law of sin and death. 2 Corinthians 3:6 And He has qualified us as ministers of a new covenant, not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life. Genesis 1:2 Now the earth was formless and void, and darkness was over the surface of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the surface of the waters. Psalm 139:7 Where can I go to escape Your Spirit? Where can I flee from Your presence? Isaiah 61:1 The Spirit of the Lord GOD is on Me, because the LORD has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and freedom to the prisoners, Treasury of Scripture The spirit of God has made me, and the breath of the Almighty has given me life. Job 10:12 Thou hast granted me life and favour, and thy visitation hath preserved my spirit. Job 32:8 But there is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding. Genesis 2:7 And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul. Jump to Previous Almighty Breath Gives Life Mighty Quicken Ruler SpiritJump to Next Almighty Breath Gives Life Mighty Quicken Ruler SpiritJob 33 1. Elihu offers himself instead of God to reason with Job8. He excuses God from giving man an account of his ways, by his greatness 14. God calls man to repentance by visions, by afflictions, and by his ministry 31. He incites Job to attention The Spirit of God has made me This phrase emphasizes the role of the Holy Spirit in creation, aligning with Genesis 1:2, where the Spirit of God is described as hovering over the waters during creation. It underscores the belief that God is the ultimate creator of all life, a theme consistent throughout the Bible. The Hebrew word for "Spirit" is "Ruach," which can also mean "wind" or "breath," indicating a life-giving force. This reflects the intimate involvement of God in the creation of humanity, as seen in Genesis 2:7, where God breathes life into Adam. The phrase also highlights the personal relationship between God and His creation, suggesting that each individual is crafted with purpose and intention. and the breath of the Almighty gives me life Persons / Places / Events 1. ElihuA young man who speaks to Job and his friends, offering a different perspective on Job's suffering. He emphasizes God's justice and sovereignty. 2. Job A righteous man who undergoes severe trials and suffering, questioning the reasons behind his afflictions. 3. The Spirit of God Refers to the Holy Spirit, involved in creation and sustaining life. 4. The Almighty (Shaddai) A name for God emphasizing His power and sovereignty. 5. Creation The act of God bringing the universe and all life into existence, highlighting His role as Creator. Teaching Points The Role of the Holy Spirit in CreationThe Holy Spirit is not only active in the New Testament but also in the creation and sustaining of life, as seen in Job 33:4. God as the Source of Life Recognize that life itself is a gift from God, and every breath we take is sustained by His power. Humility Before the Creator Understanding our dependence on God should lead us to humility and gratitude, acknowledging His sovereignty over our lives. The Interconnectedness of Scripture Job 33:4 connects with other biblical passages that emphasize God's role as Creator, showing the consistency of this theme throughout the Bible. The Importance of Listening to Different Perspectives Elihu's speech reminds us to be open to different perspectives, especially those that align with biblical truths, in understanding God's work in our lives.Verse 4. - The Spirit of God hath made me. This is assigned as the main reason why Job should give his best attention to Elihu's words. Elihu claims to be quickened and informed by the Divine Spirit which was once breathed into man (Genesis 2:7), whereby man became a living soul (comp. Job 32:8). And the breath of the Almighty hath given me life; or, quiekened me - originated and preserved my life. Elihu does not, however, claim that his words are actually inspired, or that he has a message to Job from the Almighty. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew The Spiritרֽוּחַ־ (rū·aḥ-) Noun - common singular construct Strong's 7307: Wind, breath, exhalation, life, anger, unsubstantiality, a region of the sky, spirit of God אֵ֥ל (’êl) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 410: Strength -- as adjective, mighty, the Almighty has made me, עָשָׂ֑תְנִי (‘ā·śā·ṯə·nî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular | first person common singular Strong's 6213: To do, make and the breath וְנִשְׁמַ֖ת (wə·niš·maṯ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 5397: A puff, wind, angry, vital breath, divine inspiration, intellect, an animal of the Almighty שַׁדַּ֣י (šad·day) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 7706: The Almighty gives me life. תְּחַיֵּֽנִי׃ (tə·ḥay·yê·nî) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person feminine singular | first person common singular Strong's 2421: To live, to revive Links Job 33:4 NIVJob 33:4 NLT Job 33:4 ESV Job 33:4 NASB Job 33:4 KJV Job 33:4 BibleApps.com Job 33:4 Biblia Paralela Job 33:4 Chinese Bible Job 33:4 French Bible Job 33:4 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 33:4 The Spirit of God has made me (Jb) |
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