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Job 28:1 Cross-References
Explore 13 cross-references for Job 28:1 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Job chapter 28 verse 1 to related passages throughout the Bible.
Job's Hymn to Wisdom: Where Can Wisdom Be Found?
“Surely there is a vein for the silver, and a place for gold where they fine it. vein: or, mine”
Job 28:1 (KJV)
Commentary on Job 28:1
Job's wisdom poem opens: "Surely there is a vein for the silver, and a place for gold where they fine it." The Hebrew motsa (מוֹצָא, "vein") means a going out or source. The verb zaqaq (זָקַק, "fine") means to refine or purify. Job describes human ingenuity in mining precious metals—humanity can locate hidden resources and extract them through technological skill. This establishes a contrast: if humans can find physical treasures through diligent search, why is wisdom so elusive (verse 12)? The poem's structure moves from accessible earthly treasures to inaccessible heavenly wisdom. Reformed e...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Job 28:1
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“which is more precious than gold that perishes even though it is tested by fire”
“and the furnace for gold”
“I have refined you”
“and will refine them as silver is refined”
“as the camels had done drinking”
“and the furnace for gold; but man is refined by his praise.”
“as silver refined in a clay furnace”
“and the silver for the [things of] silver”
“where there is gold;”