Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Neither gold nor crystal can compare with it, nor can it be had for jewels of gold. New Living Translation Wisdom is more valuable than gold and crystal. It cannot be purchased with jewels mounted in fine gold. English Standard Version Gold and glass cannot equal it, nor can it be exchanged for jewels of fine gold. Berean Standard Bible Neither gold nor crystal can compare to it, nor jewels of fine gold be exchanged for it. King James Bible The gold and the crystal cannot equal it: and the exchange of it shall not be for jewels of fine gold. New King James Version Neither gold nor crystal can equal it, Nor can it be exchanged for jewelry of fine gold. New American Standard Bible “Gold or glass cannot equal it, Nor can it be exchanged for articles of pure gold. NASB 1995 “Gold or glass cannot equal it, Nor can it be exchanged for articles of fine gold. NASB 1977 “Gold or glass cannot equal it, Nor can it be exchanged for articles of fine gold. Legacy Standard Bible Gold or glass cannot meet its worth, Nor can it be exchanged for articles of fine gold. Amplified Bible “Gold and glass cannot equal wisdom, Nor can it be exchanged for articles of fine gold. Christian Standard Bible Gold and glass do not compare with it, and articles of fine gold cannot be exchanged for it. Holman Christian Standard Bible Gold and glass do not compare with it, and articles of fine gold cannot be exchanged for it. American Standard Version Gold and glass cannot equal it, Neither shall it be exchanged for jewels of fine gold. Contemporary English Version Nothing is its equal--not gold or costly glass. English Revised Version Gold and glass cannot equal it: neither shall the exchange thereof be jewels of fine gold. GOD'S WORD® Translation Neither gold nor glass can equal its value. Nor can gold ornaments, jewels, or crystal Good News Translation It is worth more than gold, Than a gold vase or finest glass. International Standard Version It cannot be compared to gold and fine glass crystal, nor can it be exchanged for gold-plated weaponry. Majority Standard Bible Neither gold nor crystal can compare to it, nor jewels of fine gold be exchanged for it. NET Bible Neither gold nor crystal can be compared with it, nor can a vase of gold match its worth. New Heart English Bible Gold and glass can't equal it, neither shall it be exchanged for jewels of fine gold. Webster's Bible Translation The gold and the crystal cannot equal it: and the exchange of it shall not be for jewels of fine gold. World English Bible Gold and glass can’t equal it, neither will it be exchanged for jewels of fine gold. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionGold and crystal do not equal it, "" Nor [is] its exchange a vessel of fine gold. Young's Literal Translation Not equal it do gold and crystal, Nor is its exchange a vessel of fine gold. Smith's Literal Translation Gold and crystal shall not compare with it, and its exchange, vessels of pure gold. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleGold or crystal cannot equal it, neither shall any vessels of gold be changed for it. Catholic Public Domain Version Neither gold nor crystal will be its equal; neither will vessels of gold be fitted for it. New American Bible Gold or crystal cannot equal her, nor can golden vessels be exchanged for her. New Revised Standard Version Gold and glass cannot equal it, nor can it be exchanged for jewels of fine gold. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe gold and the crystal cannot equal it; nor can precious pearls, jewels, and emeralds equal it. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Gold does not compare to it, or crystal, or precious pearls, neither do gems or jewels compare to it OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Gold and glass cannot equal it; Neither shall the exchange thereof be vessels of fine gold. Brenton Septuagint Translation Gold and crystal shall not be equalled to it, neither shall vessels of gold be its exchange. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Where Can Wisdom Be Found?…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. 18Coral and quartz are unworthy of mention; the price of wisdom is beyond rubies.… Cross References Proverbs 3:15 She is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire compares with her. Proverbs 8:11 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 13:45-46 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. ... Proverbs 20:15 There is an abundance of gold and rubies, but lips of knowledge are a rare treasure. Psalm 19:10 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. Isaiah 13:12 I will make man scarcer than pure gold, and mankind rarer than the gold of Ophir. 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 10:27 The king made silver as common in Jerusalem as stones, and cedar as abundant as sycamore in the foothills. 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. 2 Chronicles 9:27 The king made silver as common in Jerusalem as stones, and cedar as abundant as sycamore in the foothills. Treasury of Scripture The gold and the crystal cannot equal it: and the exchange of it shall not be for jewels of fine gold. crystal Ezekiel 1:22 And the likeness of the firmament upon the heads of the living creature was as the colour of the terrible crystal, stretched forth over their heads above. Revelation 4:6 And before the throne there was a sea of glass like unto crystal: and in the midst of the throne, and round about the throne, were four beasts full of eyes before and behind. Revelation 21:11 Having the glory of God: and her light was like unto a stone most precious, even like a jasper stone, clear as crystal; jewels. Jump to Previous Articles Best Compare Compared Crystal Equal Exchange Exchanged Fine Glass Gold Jewels Price Thereof Vessel VesselsJump to Next Articles Best Compare Compared Crystal Equal Exchange Exchanged Fine Glass Gold Jewels Price Thereof Vessel VesselsJob 28 1. There is a knowledge of natural things12. But wisdom is an excellent gift of God Neither gold nor crystal can compare The Hebrew word for "gold" here is "זָהָב" (zahav), which is often used in the Old Testament to denote wealth and splendor. Gold, being one of the most precious metals known to ancient civilizations, symbolizes material wealth and earthly riches. "Crystal" in this context likely refers to a clear, precious stone, possibly quartz or another transparent mineral highly valued in ancient times. The phrase emphasizes the incomparable value of wisdom, suggesting that even the most treasured earthly possessions cannot measure up to it. This reflects a recurring biblical theme that spiritual and divine wisdom surpasses all material wealth, urging believers to seek what is eternal and godly over what is temporal and worldly. nor jewels of fine gold be exchanged for it Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Neitherלֹא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no gold זָ֭הָב (zā·hāḇ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2091: Gold, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky nor crystal וּזְכוֹכִ֑ית (ū·zə·ḵō·w·ḵîṯ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 2137: Transparency, glass can compare, יַעַרְכֶ֣נָּה (ya·‘ar·ḵen·nāh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 6186: To set in a, row, arrange, put in order nor jewels כְּלִי־ (kə·lî-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3627: Something prepared, any apparatus of fine gold פָֽז׃ (p̄āz) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6337: Refined, pure gold be exchanged for it. וּתְמ֖וּרָתָ֣הּ (ū·ṯə·mū·rā·ṯāh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person feminine singular Strong's 8545: Barter, compensation Links Job 28:17 NIVJob 28:17 NLT Job 28:17 ESV Job 28:17 NASB Job 28:17 KJV Job 28:17 BibleApps.com Job 28:17 Biblia Paralela Job 28:17 Chinese Bible Job 28:17 French Bible Job 28:17 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 28:17 Gold and glass can't equal it neither (Jb) |
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