# If he ever set his intentions ... his breath The word "he" refers to God. Elihu is describing a situation that he does not believe would ever happen. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-hypo]]) # his spirit and his breath The "spirit" and "breath" of God are what makes all living things alive. Alternate translation: "his spirit and breath which give us life" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-explicit]])