Job 33:4 - Exposition

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.