CINXE.COM

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "//www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="//www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1" /><title>Job 33:4 The Spirit of God has made me, and the breath of the Almighty gives me life.</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/job/33-4.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/new9.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><meta property="og:image" content="https://biblehub.com/visuals/12/18_Job_33_04.jpg" /><meta property="og:title" content="Job 33:4 - Elihu Rebukes Job" /><meta property="og:site_name" content="Bible Hub" /><meta property="og:description" content="The Spirit of God has made me, and the breath of the Almighty gives me life." /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/vmenus/job/33-4.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="/bmc/job/33-4.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/job/">Job</a> > <a href="/job/33.htm">Chapter 33</a> > Verse 4</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div><div id="ad1"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/ad4.htm" width="100%" height="48" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/job/33-3.htm" title="Job 33:3">◄</a> Job 33:4 <a href="/job/33-5.htm" title="Job 33:5">►</a></div></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse"> <a href="#audio" class="clickchap2" title="Context and Audio Bible"> Audio </a> <a href="#crossref" class="clickchap2" title="Cross References"> Cross </a> <a href="#study" class="clickchap2" title="Study Bible"> Study </a> <a href="#commentary" class="clickchap2" title="Commentary"> Comm </a> <a href="#lexicon" class="clickchap2" title="Lexicon"> Heb </a> </div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/job/33.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/job/33.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />The Spirit of God has made me; the breath of the Almighty gives me life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/job/33.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />For the Spirit of God has made me, and the breath of the Almighty gives me life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/job/33.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />The Spirit of God has made me, and the breath of the Almighty gives me life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/job/33.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />The Spirit of God has made me, and the breath of the Almighty gives me life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/job/33.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />The Spirit of God hath made me, and the breath of the Almighty hath given me life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/job/33.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />The Spirit of God has made me, And the breath of the Almighty gives me life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/job/33.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“The Spirit of God has made me, And the breath of the Almighty gives me life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/job/33.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220The Spirit of God has made me, And the breath of the Almighty gives me life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/job/33.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“The Spirit of God has made me, And the breath of the Almighty gives me life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/job/33.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />The Spirit of God has made me, And the breath of the Almighty gives me life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/job/33.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“The Spirit of God has made me, And the breath of the Almighty gives me life [which inspires me].<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/job/33.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The Spirit of God has made me, and the breath of the Almighty gives me life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/job/33.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The Spirit of God has made me, and the breath of the Almighty gives me life. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/job/33.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />The Spirit of God hath made me, And the breath of the Almighty giveth me life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/job/33.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />just as surely as the Spirit of God All-Powerful gave me the breath of life. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/job/33.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />The spirit of God hath made me, and the breath of the Almighty giveth me life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/job/33.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />"God's Spirit has made me. The breath of the Almighty gives me life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/job/33.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />God's spirit made me and gave me life. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/job/33.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />"The spirit of God fashioned me; and the breath of the Almighty gives me life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/job/33.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The Spirit of God has made me, and the breath of the Almighty gives me life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/job/33.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The Spirit of God has made me, and the breath of the Almighty gives me life. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/job/33.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The Spirit of God has made me, and the breath of Shaddai gives me life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/job/33.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />The Spirit of God hath made me, and the breath of the Almighty hath given me life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/job/33.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The Spirit of God has made me, and the breath of the Almighty gives me life. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/job/33.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />The Spirit of God has made me, "" And the breath of the Mighty quickens me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/job/33.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> The Spirit of God hath made me, And the breath of the Mighty doth quicken me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/job/33.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />The spirit of God made me, and the breath of the Almighty will cause me to live.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/job/33.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The spirit of God made me, and the breath of the Almighty gave me life. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/job/33.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />The Spirit of God made me, and the breath of the Almighty gave me life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/job/33.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />For the spirit of God made me, the breath of the Almighty keeps me alive. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/job/33.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The spirit of God has made me, and the breath of the Almighty gives me life.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/job/33.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />The Spirit of God has stirred me up, and the breath of the Almighty has given me life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/job/33.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />The Spirit of God has awakened me and the breath of God has given me life<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/job/33.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />The spirit of God hath made me, And the breath of the Almighty given me life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/job/33.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />The Divine Spirit is that which formed me, and the breath of the Almighty that which teaches me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/job/33-4.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/XAwuD5NuZq0?start=4999" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/job/33.htm">Elihu Rebukes Job</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">3</span>My words are from an upright heart, and my lips speak sincerely what I know. <span class="reftext">4</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7307.htm" title="7307: rū·aḥ- (N-csc) -- Breath, wind, spirit. From ruwach; wind; by resemblance breath.">The Spirit</a> <a href="/hebrew/410.htm" title="410: ’êl (N-ms) -- God, in pl. gods. Shortened from 'ayil; strength; as adjective, mighty; especially the Almighty.">of God</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: ‘ā·śā·ṯə·nî (V-Qal-Perf-3fs:: 1cs) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">has made me,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5397.htm" title="5397: wə·niš·maṯ (Conj-w:: N-fsc) -- Breath. From nasham; a puff, i.e. Wind, angry or vital breath, divine inspiration, intellect. Or an animal.">and the breath</a> <a href="/hebrew/7706.htm" title="7706: šad·day (N-proper-ms) -- The Almighty. From shadad; the Almighty.">of the Almighty</a> <a href="/hebrew/2421.htm" title="2421: tə·ḥay·yê·nî (V-Piel-Imperf-3fs:: 1cs) -- To live, to revive. A primitive root; to live, whether literally or figuratively; causatively, to revive.">gives me life.</a> </span><span class="reftext">5</span>Refute me if you can; prepare your case and confront me.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/2-7.htm">Genesis 2:7</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/104-30.htm">Psalm 104:30</a></span><br />When You send Your Spirit, they are created, and You renew the face of the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/37-5.htm">Ezekiel 37:5-6</a></span><br />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.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/42-5.htm">Isaiah 42:5</a></span><br />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:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/20-22.htm">John 20:22</a></span><br />When He had said this, He breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/17-25.htm">Acts 17:25</a></span><br />Nor is He served by human hands, as if He needed anything, because He Himself gives everyone life and breath and everything else.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/33-6.htm">Psalm 33:6</a></span><br />By the word of the LORD the heavens were made, and all the stars by the breath of His mouth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/11-2.htm">Isaiah 11:2</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/15-45.htm">1 Corinthians 15:45</a></span><br />So it is written: “The first man Adam became a living being”; the last Adam a life-giving spirit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/6-63.htm">John 6:63</a></span><br />The Spirit gives life; the flesh profits nothing. The words I have spoken to you are spirit and they are life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-2.htm">Romans 8:2</a></span><br />For in Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit of life set you free from the law of sin and death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/3-6.htm">2 Corinthians 3:6</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/1-2.htm">Genesis 1:2</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/139-7.htm">Psalm 139:7</a></span><br />Where can I go to escape Your Spirit? Where can I flee from Your presence?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/61-1.htm">Isaiah 61:1</a></span><br />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,</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">The spirit of God has made me, and the breath of the Almighty has given me life.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/10-12.htm">Job 10:12</a></b></br> Thou hast granted me life and favour, and thy visitation hath preserved my spirit.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/32-8.htm">Job 32:8</a></b></br> But <i>there is</i> a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/2-7.htm">Genesis 2:7</a></b></br> And the LORD God formed man <i>of</i> the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/job/32-8.htm">Almighty</a> <a href="/job/32-18.htm">Breath</a> <a href="/job/33-2.htm">Gives</a> <a href="/job/31-30.htm">Life</a> <a href="/job/32-8.htm">Mighty</a> <a href="/galatians/3-21.htm">Quicken</a> <a href="/job/32-8.htm">Ruler</a> <a href="/job/32-18.htm">Spirit</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/job/34-10.htm">Almighty</a> <a href="/job/34-14.htm">Breath</a> <a href="/job/33-13.htm">Gives</a> <a href="/job/33-18.htm">Life</a> <a href="/job/34-10.htm">Mighty</a> <a href="/psalms/71-20.htm">Quicken</a> <a href="/job/34-10.htm">Ruler</a> <a href="/job/34-14.htm">Spirit</a><div class="vheading2">Job 33</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/33-1.htm">Elihu offers himself instead of God to reason with Job</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/33-8.htm">He excuses God from giving man an account of his ways, by his greatness</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/33-14.htm">God calls man to repentance by visions, by afflictions, and by his ministry</a></span><br><span class="reftext">31. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/33-31.htm">He incites Job to attention</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/job/33.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/job/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/job/33.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>The Spirit of God has made me</b><br>This phrase emphasizes the role of the Holy Spirit in creation, aligning with <a href="/genesis/1-2.htm">Genesis 1:2</a>, 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 <a href="/genesis/2-7.htm">Genesis 2:7</a>, 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.<p><b>and the breath of the Almighty gives me life</b><br>This part of the verse connects to the idea of God as the sustainer of life. The "breath of the Almighty" can be seen as a reference to the life-giving power of God, similar to the breath that God breathed into Adam. The term "Almighty" is translated from the Hebrew "Shaddai," a name for God that emphasizes His power and sovereignty. This phrase suggests that life is not just a biological process but a divine gift. It also points to the sustaining power of God, as seen in <a href="/acts/17-25.htm">Acts 17:25</a>, where Paul states that God gives all men life and breath. Theologically, this can be connected to the concept of God's providence and His ongoing involvement in the world. Additionally, it can be seen as a type of Christ, who in <a href="/john/20-22.htm">John 20:22</a> breathes on His disciples, imparting the Holy Spirit, symbolizing new life and creation.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/e/elihu.htm">Elihu</a></b><br>A young man who speaks to Job and his friends, offering a different perspective on Job's suffering. He emphasizes God's justice and sovereignty.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/job.htm">Job</a></b><br>A righteous man who undergoes severe trials and suffering, questioning the reasons behind his afflictions.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_spirit_of_god.htm">The Spirit of God</a></b><br>Refers to the Holy Spirit, involved in creation and sustaining life.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_almighty.htm">The Almighty (Shaddai)</a></b><br>A name for God emphasizing His power and sovereignty.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/c/creation.htm">Creation</a></b><br>The act of God bringing the universe and all life into existence, highlighting His role as Creator.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_the_holy_spirit_in_creation.htm">The Role of the Holy Spirit in Creation</a></b><br>The Holy Spirit is not only active in the New Testament but also in the creation and sustaining of life, as seen in <a href="/job/33-4.htm">Job 33:4</a>.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god_as_the_source_of_life.htm">God as the Source of Life</a></b><br>Recognize that life itself is a gift from God, and every breath we take is sustained by His power.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/humility_before_the_creator.htm">Humility Before the Creator</a></b><br>Understanding our dependence on God should lead us to humility and gratitude, acknowledging His sovereignty over our lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_interconnectedness_of_scripture.htm">The Interconnectedness of Scripture</a></b><br><a href="/job/33-4.htm">Job 33:4</a> connects with other biblical passages that emphasize God's role as Creator, showing the consistency of this theme throughout the Bible.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_listening_to_different_perspectives.htm">The Importance of Listening to Different Perspectives</a></b><br>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.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_job_33.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Job 33</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_job_33_4_align_with_science.htm">In Job 33:4, how does “the Spirit of God has made me” align with scientific accounts of human origin? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_trust_elihu's_insight_in_job_33.htm">In the context of Job 33 as a whole, why should readers trust Elihu’s self-proclaimed divine insight when there is no independent confirmation of his authority?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/bible's_view_on_fertility.htm">What is the Bible's perspective on fertility?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_'breath_of_our_nostrils'_idolatry.htm">(Lamentations 4:20) Does calling the king “the breath of our nostrils” suggest a form of idolatry contrary to strict monotheism elsewhere in the Bible?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/job/33.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 4.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">The Spirit of God hath made me</span>. 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 (<a href="/genesis/2-7.htm">Genesis 2:7</a>), whereby man became a living soul (comp. <a href="/job/32-8.htm">Job 32:8</a>). <span class="cmt_word">And the breath of the Almighty hath given me life</span>; or, <span class="accented">quiekened me - originated</span> 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. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/job/33-4.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">The Spirit</span><br /><span class="heb">רֽוּחַ־</span> <span class="translit">(rū·aḥ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - common singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7307.htm">Strong's 7307: </a> </span><span class="str2">Wind, breath, exhalation, life, anger, unsubstantiality, a region of the sky, spirit</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of God</span><br /><span class="heb">אֵ֥ל</span> <span class="translit">(’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_410.htm">Strong's 410: </a> </span><span class="str2">Strength -- as adjective, mighty, the Almighty</span><br /><br /><span class="word">has made me,</span><br /><span class="heb">עָשָׂ֑תְנִי</span> <span class="translit">(‘ā·śā·ṯə·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> </span><span class="str2">To do, make</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and the breath</span><br /><span class="heb">וְנִשְׁמַ֖ת</span> <span class="translit">(wə·niš·maṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5397.htm">Strong's 5397: </a> </span><span class="str2">A puff, wind, angry, vital breath, divine inspiration, intellect, an animal</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the Almighty</span><br /><span class="heb">שַׁדַּ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(šad·day)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7706.htm">Strong's 7706: </a> </span><span class="str2">The Almighty</span><br /><br /><span class="word">gives me life.</span><br /><span class="heb">תְּחַיֵּֽנִי׃</span> <span class="translit">(tə·ḥay·yê·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person feminine singular | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2421.htm">Strong's 2421: </a> </span><span class="str2">To live, to revive</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/job/33-4.htm">Job 33:4 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/job/33-4.htm">Job 33:4 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/job/33-4.htm">Job 33:4 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/job/33-4.htm">Job 33:4 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/job/33-4.htm">Job 33:4 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/job/33-4.htm">Job 33:4 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/job/33-4.htm">Job 33:4 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/job/33-4.htm">Job 33:4 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/job/33-4.htm">Job 33:4 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/job/33-4.htm">Job 33:4 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/job/33-4.htm">OT Poetry: Job 33:4 The Spirit of God has made me (Jb) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/job/33-3.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Job 33:3"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Job 33:3" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/job/33-5.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Job 33:5"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Job 33:5" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>