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Job 27:16 Cross-References
Explore 6 cross-references for Job 27:16 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Job chapter 27 verse 16 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Though he heap up silver as the dust, and prepare raiment as the clay;”
Job 27:16 (KJV)
Commentary on Job 27:16
Though he heap up silver as the dust—the verb צָבַר (tsavar, heap up/accumulate) suggests massive hoarding, piling wealth like dirt. The comparison to dust (עָפָר, afar) indicates both quantity and ultimately worthlessness—what seems precious becomes common as dust. Prepare raiment as the clay uses כּוּן (kun, prepare/establish) for clothing stacked like clay bricks. Ancient wealth was measured in precious metals and fine garments (Genesis 24:53, Joshua 7:21). Job describes obsessive accumulation—gathering silver in dust-like quantities and garments in clay-like heaps.The verse captures the fu...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Job 27:16
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“and heaped up silver like the dust”
“and cedars made he to be as the sycamore trees that are in the lowland”
“Your riches are corrupted”
“the gold of Ophir among the stones of the brooks.”
“and a taunting proverb against him”