King James Version
What Does Job 28:8 Mean?
“The lion's whelps have not trodden it, nor the fierce lion passed by it.”
Context
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The stones of it are the place of sapphires: and it hath dust of gold. dust: or, gold ore
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There is a path which no fowl knoweth, and which the vulture's eye hath not seen:
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The lion's whelps have not trodden it, nor the fierce lion passed by it.
9
He putteth forth his hand upon the rock; he overturneth the mountains by the roots. rock: or, flint
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He cutteth out rivers among the rocks; and his eye seeth every precious thing.
Commentary
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary19. Bitter irony. The hypocrite boasts of joy. This then is his "joy" at the last.
**and out of the earth--**others immediately, who take the place of the man thus punished; not godly men (Mt 3:9). For the place of the weeds is among stones, where the gardener wishes no plants. But, ungodly; a fresh crop of weeds always springs up in the place of those torn up: there is no end of hypocrites on earth [Umbreit].
Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset, David Brown. Public Domain.
Historical Context
This verse is found in the book of Job. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.
Theological Significance
Job 28:8 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.