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Job 28:13 Cross-References
Explore 14 cross-references for Job 28:13 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Job chapter 28 verse 13 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Man knoweth not the price thereof; neither is it found in the land of the living.”
Job 28:13 (KJV)
Commentary on Job 28:13
Man knoweth not the price thereof—after describing mining's achievements (verses 1-11), Job pivots: "But where shall wisdom be found?" (verse 12). Verse 13 continues: humanity doesn't know wisdom's erek (עֵרֶךְ, "price"), meaning value, worth, or proper estimation. Neither is it found in the land of the living uses erets chayim (אֶרֶץ חַיִּים), literally "land of the living," meaning the realm of mortal existence. Wisdom cannot be located through earthly search or purchased with earthly currency.This establishes wisdom's transcendence: it exists beyond creation's boundaries, inaccessible to na...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Job 28:13
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“and her return is better than fine gold.”
“honor”
“For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it.”
“yes”
“and don't sell it. Get wisdom”
“and pluck you out of your tent”
“neither shall silver be weighed for its price.”
“to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.”
“The law of thy mouth is better unto me than thousands of gold and silver.”
“and kept close from the birds of the sky.”