King James Version
Job 28:1 in the King James Version says “Surely there is a vein for the silver, and a place for gold where they fine it. vein: or, mine” — study this verse from Job chapter 28 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“Surely there is a vein for the silver, and a place for gold where they fine it. vein: or, mine”
Job 28:1 · KJV
Surely there is a vein for the silver, and a place for gold where they fine it. vein: or, mine
Iron is taken out of the earth, and brass is molten out of the stone. earth: or, dust
He setteth an end to darkness, and searcheth out all perfection: the stones of darkness, and the shadow of death.
KJV Study — Public Domain
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
“Surely”
H3426there is or are (or any other form of the verb to be, as may suit the connection)
“there is a vein”
H4161a going forth, i.e., (the act) an egress, or (the place) an exit; hence, a source or product; specifically, dawn, the rising of the sun (the east), ex
“and a place”
H4725properly, a standing, i.e., a spot; but used widely of a locality (general or specific); also (figuratively) of a condition (of body or mind)
“for gold”
H2091gold, figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e., yellow), as oil, a clear sky
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