King James Version
Job 28:19 in the King James Version says “The topaz of Ethiopia shall not equal it, neither shall it be valued with pure gold.” — study this verse from Job chapter 28 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“The topaz of Ethiopia shall not equal it, neither shall it be valued with pure gold.”
Job 28:19 · KJV
The gold and the crystal cannot equal it: and the exchange of it shall not be for jewels of fine gold. jewels: or, vessels of
No mention shall be made of coral, or of pearls: for the price of wisdom is above rubies. coral: or, Ramoth
The topaz of Ethiopia shall not equal it, neither shall it be valued with pure gold.
Whence then cometh wisdom? and where is the place of understanding?
Seeing it is hid from the eyes of all living, and kept close from the fowls of the air. air: or, heaven
KJV Study — Public Domain
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
“shall not equal”
H6186to set in a row, i.e., arrange, put in order (in a very wide variety of applications)
“gold”
H3800properly, something carved out, i.e., ore; hence, gold (pure as originally mined)
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
“it neither shall it be valued”
H5541to hang up, i.e., weigh, or (figuratively) contemn
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