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Job 28:18 Cross-References
Explore 11 cross-references for Job 28:18 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Job chapter 28 verse 18 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“No mention shall be made of coral, or of pearls: for the price of wisdom is above rubies. coral: or, Ramoth”
Job 28:18 (KJV)
Commentary on Job 28:18
No mention shall be made of coral, or of pearls—even naming these precious items in comparison to wisdom is inappropriate. Hebrew ramoth (רָאמוֹת, "coral") refers to red coral, highly prized for jewelry. Gabish (גָּבִישׁ, "pearls") may refer to crystal or pearls. For the price of wisdom is above rubies uses meshek (מֶשֶׁךְ, "price"), meaning acquisition or drawing out, and peninim (פְּנִינִים, "rubies"), probably referring to corals or pearls, possibly rubies. The comparison is dismissed—wisdom so transcends these valuables that mentioning them together seems absurd.This verse echoes Proverbs ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Job 28:18
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“She is more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her.”
“with each verse starting with each letter of the Hebrew alphabet”
“they were whiter than milk; They were more ruddy in body than rubies”
“purple”
“silver”
“For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it.”
“like transparent glass.”
“and decked with gold and precious stones and pearls”