Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version It cannot be bought with the gold of Ophir, with precious onyx or lapis lazuli. New Living Translation It’s worth more than all the gold of Ophir, greater than precious onyx or lapis lazuli. English Standard Version It cannot be valued in the gold of Ophir, in precious onyx or sapphire. Berean Standard Bible It cannot be valued in the gold of Ophir, in precious onyx or sapphire. King James Bible It cannot be valued with the gold of Ophir, with the precious onyx, or the sapphire. New King James Version It cannot be valued in the gold of Ophir, In precious onyx or sapphire. New American Standard Bible “It cannot be valued in the gold of Ophir, In precious onyx, or sapphire. NASB 1995 “It cannot be valued in the gold of Ophir, In precious onyx, or sapphire. NASB 1977 “It cannot be valued in the gold of Ophir, In precious onyx, or sapphire. Legacy Standard Bible It cannot be valued in the gold of Ophir, In precious onyx or sapphire. Amplified Bible “It cannot be valued in [terms of] the gold of Ophir, In the precious onyx or beryl, or the sapphire. Christian Standard Bible Wisdom cannot be valued in the gold of Ophir, in precious onyx or lapis lazuli. Holman Christian Standard Bible Wisdom cannot be valued in the gold of Ophir, in precious onyx or sapphire. American Standard Version It cannot be valued with the gold of Ophir, With the precious onyx, or the sapphire. Contemporary English Version or precious stones. English Revised Version It cannot be valued with the gold of Ophir, with the precious onyx, or the sapphire. GOD'S WORD® Translation It can't be bought with the gold from Ophir or with precious onyx or sapphire. Good News Translation The finest gold and jewels Cannot equal its value. International Standard Version It cannot be compared to gold from Ophir, with precious onyx, or with sapphire. Majority Standard Bible It cannot be valued in the gold of Ophir, in precious onyx or sapphire. NET Bible It cannot be measured out for purchase with the gold of Ophir, with precious onyx or sapphires. New Heart English Bible It can't be valued with the gold of Ophir, with the precious onyx, or the sapphire. Webster's Bible Translation It cannot be valued with the gold of Ophir, with the precious onyx, or the sapphire. World English Bible It can’t be valued with the gold of Ophir, with the precious onyx, or the sapphire. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionIt is not valued with pure gold of Ophir, "" With precious onyx and sapphire, Young's Literal Translation It is not valued with pure gold of Ophir, With precious onyx and sapphire, Smith's Literal Translation It shall not be weighed with gold of Ophir, with the precious onyx, and the sapphire. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleIt shall not be compared with the dyed colours of India, or with the most precious stone sardonyx, or the sapphire. Catholic Public Domain Version It will not be compared with the dyed colors of India, nor with the very costly stone sardonyx, nor with the sapphire. New American Bible She cannot be bought with gold of Ophir, with precious onyx or lapis lazuli, New Revised Standard Version It cannot be valued in the gold of Ophir, in precious onyx or sapphire. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleIt cannot be exchanged with the gold of Ophir, with precious onyx or sapphire. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated It is not exchanged in gold of Ophir, or in beryl, or in sapphire OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917It cannot be valued with the gold of Ophir, With the precious onyx, or the sapphire. Brenton Septuagint Translation Neither shall it be compared with gold of Sophir, with the precious onyx and sapphire. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Where Can Wisdom Be Found?…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. 17Neither gold nor crystal can compare to it, nor jewels of fine gold be exchanged for it.… Cross References Proverbs 3:14-15 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 1:7 so that the proven character of your faith—more precious than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. Revelation 21:18-21 The wall was made of jasper, and the city itself of pure gold, as pure as glass. / The foundations of the city walls were adorned with every kind of precious stone: The first foundation was jasper, the second sapphire, the third chalcedony, the fourth emerald, / the fifth sardonyx, the sixth carnelian, the seventh chrysolite, the eighth beryl, the ninth topaz, the tenth chrysoprase, the eleventh jacinth, and the twelfth amethyst. ... Isaiah 13:12 I will make man scarcer than pure gold, and mankind rarer than the gold of Ophir. 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. Proverbs 2:4 if you seek it like silver and search it out like hidden treasure, Colossians 2:3 in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. 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. 1 Kings 10:21 All King Solomon’s drinking cups were gold, and all the utensils of the House of the Forest of Lebanon were pure gold. There was no silver, because it was accounted as nothing in the days of Solomon. 1 Kings 10:23 So King Solomon surpassed all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom. 2 Chronicles 9:20 All King Solomon’s drinking cups were gold, and all the utensils of the House of the Forest of Lebanon were pure gold. There was no silver, because it was accounted as nothing in the days of Solomon. Treasury of Scripture It cannot be valued with the gold of Ophir, with the precious onyx, or the sapphire. the gold 1 Chronicles 29:4 Even three thousand talents of gold, of the gold of Ophir, and seven thousand talents of refined silver, to overlay the walls of the houses withal: Psalm 45:9 Kings' daughters were among thy honourable women: upon thy right hand did stand the queen in gold of Ophir. Isaiah 13:12 I will make a man more precious than fine gold; even a man than the golden wedge of Ophir. onyx Exodus 28:20 And the fourth row a beryl, and an onyx, and a jasper: they shall be set in gold in their inclosings. Ezekiel 28:13 Thou hast been in Eden the garden of God; every precious stone was thy covering, the sardius, topaz, and the diamond, the beryl, the onyx, and the jasper, the sapphire, the emerald, and the carbuncle, and gold: the workmanship of thy tabrets and of thy pipes was prepared in thee in the day that thou wast created. Jump to Previous Balance Bought Gold Great Onyx Ophir Precious Price Pure Sapphire Sapphires ValuedJump to Next Balance Bought Gold Great Onyx Ophir Precious Price Pure Sapphire Sapphires ValuedJob 28 1. There is a knowledge of natural things12. But wisdom is an excellent gift of God It cannot be valued in the gold of Ophir The mention of "gold of Ophir" refers to a region famous for its fine gold, often associated with wealth and splendor in the ancient world. Ophir's exact location is uncertain, but it is frequently mentioned in the Bible as a source of precious metals (1 Kings 9:28, 1 Chronicles 29:4). The gold from Ophir symbolizes the highest earthly value, yet the verse emphasizes that wisdom surpasses even this. This highlights the biblical theme that spiritual riches are more valuable than material wealth (Proverbs 3:13-15). in precious onyx or sapphire Persons / Places / Events 1. JobThe central figure in the Book of Job, a man known for his righteousness and suffering. Job is the speaker in this chapter, reflecting on the nature of wisdom. 2. Ophir A region famous in biblical times for its wealth and fine gold. The exact location is uncertain, but it is often associated with regions rich in resources. 3. Onyx A precious stone mentioned in the Bible, known for its beauty and value. It is often used in the context of wealth and adornment. 4. Sapphire Another precious stone, valued for its deep blue color and rarity. It symbolizes wealth and is often associated with divine beauty. 5. Wisdom The central theme of Job 28, where Job explores the inestimable value of wisdom, which cannot be compared to earthly riches. Teaching Points The Incomparable Value of WisdomTrue wisdom, as described in Job 28, surpasses all earthly treasures. It is a divine gift that cannot be measured by material wealth. The Source of Wisdom Wisdom originates from God alone. Human efforts to acquire it through wealth or status are futile without seeking God. The Pursuit of Godly Wisdom Believers are encouraged to prioritize the pursuit of wisdom over material possessions, aligning their values with God's eternal perspective. Contentment in God's Provision Understanding the value of wisdom leads to contentment, as believers recognize that true fulfillment comes from God, not from earthly riches. Reflecting God's Wisdom in Daily Life Applying wisdom in daily decisions reflects God's character and leads to a life that honors Him.Verse 16. - It cannot be valued with the gold of Ophir. The locality of Ophir has been much contested, but, on the whole, the weight of evidence would seem to be in favour of Arabia, on the south-east coast (see the article on "Ophir" in Smith's 'Dict. of the Bible,' which exhausts all that can be said on the subject). The high estimation in which "gold of Ophir" was held appears not only in this passage, but also in Job 22:24; Psalm 45:9: and Isaiah 13:12. It is to be accounted for by the imperfection of all the anciently known processes of refining, which left the best refined gold inferior to the natural product of the Ophir mines or washings. With the precious onyx, or the sapphire. (On the latter of these two stones, see the comment upon ver. 6.) The "onyx" is probably the stone now known as the "sardonyx," which was highly prized by the ancients. It had a place in the breastplate of the high priest (Exodus 28:20), and is mentioned among the treasures of the King of Tyre (Ezekiel 28:13). The sardonyx presents layers variously coloured, as blue, black, white, and vermilion. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew It cannotלֹֽא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no be valued תְ֭סֻלֶּה (ṯə·sul·leh) Verb - Pual - Imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 5541: To make light of, toss aside in the gold בְּכֶ֣תֶם (bə·ḵe·ṯem) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3800: Something carved out, ore, gold of Ophir, אוֹפִ֑יר (’ō·w·p̄îr) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 211: Ophir -- a son of Joktan, also his descendants, also a region from which gold comes in precious יָקָ֣ר (yā·qār) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 3368: Precious, rare, splendid, weighty onyx בְּשֹׁ֖הַם (bə·šō·ham) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7718: (a gem) perhaps an onyx or sapphire. וְסַפִּֽיר׃ (wə·sap·pîr) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5601: A gem, the sapphire Links Job 28:16 NIVJob 28:16 NLT Job 28:16 ESV Job 28:16 NASB Job 28:16 KJV Job 28:16 BibleApps.com Job 28:16 Biblia Paralela Job 28:16 Chinese Bible Job 28:16 French Bible Job 28:16 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 28:16 It can't be valued with the gold (Jb) |
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