Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Job 28:15 Cross-References
Explore 6 cross-references for Job 28:15 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Job chapter 28 verse 15 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“It cannot be gotten for gold, neither shall silver be weighed for the price thereof. It: Heb. Fine gold shall not be given for it”
Job 28:15 (KJV)
Commentary on Job 28:15
It cannot be gotten for gold, neither shall silver be weighed for the price thereof—wisdom is not a market commodity. The Hebrew cugar (סְגַר, "gotten") in some manuscripts, or natan (נָתַן, "given") in others, emphasizes exchange impossibility. Shaqal (שָׁקַל, "weighed") refers to the ancient practice of weighing precious metals for payment. Job asserts that no amount of wealth purchases wisdom—it exists in a different economy entirely.This verse begins a series (15-19) listing increasingly valuable treasures, all inadequate to obtain wisdom. The progression demonstrates that multiplying eart...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Job 28:15
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“to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.”
“the man who gets understanding.”
“yes”
“Receive my instruction”
“I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me.”
“the price of wisdom is above rubies.”