Job 28:15
New International Version
It cannot be bought with the finest gold, nor can its price be weighed out in silver.

New Living Translation
It cannot be bought with gold. It cannot be purchased with silver.

English Standard Version
It cannot be bought for gold, and silver cannot be weighed as its price.

Berean Standard Bible
It cannot be bought with gold, nor can its price be weighed out in silver.

King James Bible
It cannot be gotten for gold, neither shall silver be weighed for the price thereof.

New King James Version
It cannot be purchased for gold, Nor can silver be weighed for its price.

New American Standard Bible
“Pure gold cannot be given in exchange for it, Nor can silver be weighed as its price.

NASB 1995
“Pure gold cannot be given in exchange for it, Nor can silver be weighed as its price.

NASB 1977
“Pure gold cannot be given in exchange for it, Nor can silver be weighed as its price.

Legacy Standard Bible
Pure gold cannot be given in place of it, Nor can silver be weighed as its price.

Amplified Bible
“It cannot be obtained for pure gold, Nor can silver be weighed as its price.

Christian Standard Bible
Gold cannot be exchanged for it, and silver cannot be weighed out for its price.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Gold cannot be exchanged for it, and silver cannot be weighed out for its price.

American Standard Version
It cannot be gotten for gold, Neither shall silver be weighed for the price thereof.

Contemporary English Version
It is worth much more than silver or pure gold

English Revised Version
It cannot be gotten for gold, neither shall silver be weighed for the price thereof.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
You cannot obtain it with solid gold or buy it for any amount of silver.

Good News Translation
It cannot be bought with silver or gold.

International Standard Version
You can't buy it with gold, and its value cannot be calculated in silver.

Majority Standard Bible
It cannot be bought with gold, nor can its price be weighed out in silver.

NET Bible
Fine gold cannot be given in exchange for it, nor can its price be weighed out in silver.

New Heart English Bible
It can't be gotten for gold, neither shall silver be weighed for its price.

Webster's Bible Translation
It cannot be obtained for gold, neither shall silver be weighed for the price of it.

World English Bible
It can’t be gotten for gold, neither will silver be weighed for its price.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Gold is not given for it, "" Nor is silver weighed—its price.

Young's Literal Translation
Gold is not given for it, Nor is silver weighed -- its price.

Smith's Literal Translation
Shut up gold shall not be given for it, and silver shall not be weighed its price.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The finest gold shall not purchase it, neither shall silver be weighed in exchange for it

Catholic Public Domain Version
The finest gold will not be paid for it, nor will silver be weighed in exchange for it.

New American Bible
Solid gold cannot purchase her, nor can her price be paid with silver.

New Revised Standard Version
It cannot be gotten for gold, and silver cannot be weighed out as its price.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
It cannot be gotten for gold, neither shall silver be counted for its price.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Gold is not given in exchange for it, neither is silver counted for its price
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
It cannot be gotten for gold, Neither shall silver be weighed for the price thereof.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
One shall not give fine gold instead of it, neither shall silver be weighed in exchange for it.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Where Can Wisdom Be Found?
14The ocean depths say, ‘It is not in me,’ while the sea declares, ‘It is not with me.’ 15It cannot be bought with gold, nor can its price be weighed out in silver. 16It cannot be valued in the gold of Ophir, in precious onyx or sapphire.…

Cross References
Proverbs 3:13-15
Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, the man who acquires understanding, / for she is more profitable than silver, and her gain is better than fine gold. / She is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire compares with her.

Proverbs 8:10-11
Receive my instruction instead of silver, and knowledge rather than pure gold. / For wisdom is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire compares with her.

Proverbs 16:16
How much better to acquire wisdom than gold! To gain understanding is more desirable than silver.

Matthew 13:44-46
The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and in his joy he went and sold all he had and bought that field. / Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls. / When he found one very precious pearl, he went away and sold all he had and bought it.

1 Peter 1:18-19
For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life you inherited from your forefathers, / but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or spot.

Isaiah 55:1-2
“Come, all you who are thirsty, come to the waters; and you without money, come, buy, and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without cost! / Why spend money on that which is not bread, and your labor on that which does not satisfy? Listen carefully to Me, and eat what is good, and your soul will delight in the richest of foods.

Psalm 19:9-10
The fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever; the judgments of the LORD are true, being altogether righteous. / They are more precious than gold, than much pure gold; they are sweeter than honey, than honey from the comb.

Psalm 119:72
The law from Your mouth is more precious to me than thousands of pieces of gold and silver.

Colossians 2:3
in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.

Revelation 3:18
I counsel you to buy from Me gold refined by fire so that you may become rich, white garments so that you may be clothed and your shameful nakedness not exposed, and salve to anoint your eyes so that you may see.

Proverbs 2:4-5
if you seek it like silver and search it out like hidden treasure, / then you will discern the fear of the LORD and discover the knowledge of God.

Proverbs 23:23
Invest in truth and never sell it—in wisdom and instruction and understanding.

James 1:5
Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.

Ecclesiastes 7:12
For wisdom, like money, is a shelter, and the advantage of knowledge is that wisdom preserves the life of its owner.

1 Kings 3:11-14
So God said to him, “Since you have asked for this instead of requesting long life or wealth for yourself or death for your enemies—but you have asked for discernment to administer justice— / behold, I will do what you have asked. I will give you a wise and discerning heart, so that there will never have been another like you, nor will there ever be. / Moreover, I will give you what you did not request—both riches and honor—so that during all your days no man in any kingdom will be your equal. ...


Treasury of Scripture

It cannot be gotten for gold, neither shall silver be weighed for the price thereof.

It cannot be gotten for gold.

Job 28:18
No mention shall be made of coral, or of pearls: for the price of wisdom is above rubies.

Proverbs 3:13-15
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding…

Proverbs 8:10,17,19
Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold…

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Job 28
1. There is a knowledge of natural things
12. But wisdom is an excellent gift of God














It cannot be bought with gold
This phrase emphasizes the inestimable value of wisdom, which is a central theme in the Book of Job. Gold, often seen as the most precious metal in ancient times, symbolizes wealth and material possessions. The Bible frequently contrasts earthly riches with spiritual wealth, as seen in Proverbs 3:13-15, where wisdom is described as more precious than rubies. The inability to purchase wisdom with gold highlights its divine origin and the futility of relying on material wealth for true understanding. This reflects the biblical teaching that wisdom is a gift from God, not something that can be acquired through human means.

nor can its price be weighed out in silver
Silver, like gold, was a standard of wealth and currency in the ancient Near East. The mention of weighing silver suggests the practice of measuring value, which was common in trade and commerce. This phrase reinforces the idea that wisdom transcends material value and cannot be quantified or exchanged like commodities. In the New Testament, Jesus teaches about the kingdom of heaven being like a treasure hidden in a field, which a man sells all he has to obtain (Matthew 13:44). This illustrates the incomparable worth of spiritual truths over earthly possessions. The emphasis on wisdom's immeasurable worth serves as a reminder of the limitations of human wealth and the necessity of seeking divine insight.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Job
The central figure in the Book of Job, a man known for his righteousness and suffering. Job is engaged in a discourse about the nature of wisdom and its value.

2. Uz
The land where Job lived, often associated with the region east of Israel. It serves as the backdrop for Job's trials and dialogues.

3. Wisdom
The abstract concept being discussed in Job 28. It is portrayed as invaluable and beyond human acquisition through material wealth.

4. Gold and Silver
Precious metals used as a metaphor for wealth and material value, highlighting the insufficiency of earthly riches to obtain true wisdom.

5. The Divine Discourse
The broader context of Job 28 is part of Job's speeches, where he reflects on the nature of wisdom and its divine origin.
Teaching Points
The Incomparable Value of Wisdom
True wisdom cannot be bought or measured by earthly standards. It is a divine gift that surpasses all material wealth.

The Source of Wisdom
Wisdom originates from God, and understanding this truth leads us to seek Him earnestly rather than relying on worldly possessions.

The Pursuit of Wisdom
Believers are encouraged to prioritize the pursuit of wisdom through prayer, study of Scripture, and a relationship with God, rather than seeking fulfillment in material wealth.

Wisdom and Contentment
Recognizing the value of wisdom leads to contentment, as we understand that our worth and fulfillment are found in God, not in material possessions.

Wisdom in Daily Life
Applying wisdom in our daily decisions reflects our understanding of its value and our commitment to living according to God's principles.Verse 15. - It cannot be gotten for gold. No amount of gold can purchase it; no, not of the purest and most refined quality (1 Kings 6:20, 21), for it is not a thing that can be bought or sold God must grant it, and find a way of imparting it; which he certainly will not do for a sum of money. Neither shall silver be weighed for the price thereof; If gold cannot purchase it, much less can silver - the less valuable medium of exchange. (On the weighing of silver, in sales, see Genesis 23:16; Jeremiah 32:9; Ezra 8:26.)

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
It cannot
לֹא־ (lō-)
Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808: Not, no

be purchased
יֻתַּ֣ן (yut·tan)
Verb - QalPass - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 5414: To give, put, set

for gold,
תַּחְתֶּ֑יהָ (taḥ·te·hā)
Preposition | third person feminine singular
Strong's 8478: The bottom, below, in lieu of

nor
וְלֹ֥א (wə·lō)
Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808: Not, no

its price
מְחִירָֽהּ׃ (mə·ḥî·rāh)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person feminine singular
Strong's 4242: Price, payment, wages

weighed out
יִ֝שָּׁקֵ֗ל (yiš·šā·qêl)
Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 8254: To suspend, poise

in silver.
כֶּ֣סֶף (ke·sep̄)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3701: Silver, money


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