Job 28:17

Translations

Modern

Neither gold nor crystal can compare to it, nor jewels of fine gold be exchanged for it.

Traditional

The gold and the crystal cannot equal it: and the exchange of it shall not be for jewels of fine gold.

Literal

Gold and crystal cannot equal it, or is its exchange a vessel of fine gold.

Latin

Non adæquabitur ei aurum vel vitrum, nec commutabuntur pro ea vasa auri.

Original

Hebrew

English

Neither gold nor crystal can compare to it, nor jewels of fine gold be exchanged for it.

Notes

Job 28:16–19

The metals, gems, and glass listed here were valuable in the ancient world. However, the speaker says wisdom is more valuable than wealth.

Job 28:1–28

This section is an isolated speech. There is no speaker listed, so it might continue from earlier words. Some see it as a creative summary by the author of Job. It emphasizes the limits of human wisdom and sets the stage for the Lord's speeches.

Events

Job's Trial

Related verses

Revelation 22:1
Then the angel showed me a river of the water of life, as clear as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb
Ezekiel 1:22
Spread out above the heads of the living creatures was the likeness of an awesome expanse, gleaming like crystal.
Proverbs 16:16
How much better to acquire wisdom than gold! To gain understanding is more desirable than silver.
Revelation 21:11
…shining with the glory of God. Its radiance was like a most precious jewel, like a jasper, as clear as crystal.
Revelation 4:6
And before the throne was something like a sea of glass, as clear as crystal. In the center, around the throne, were four living creatures, covered with eyes in front and back.

Glossary

Book of Baruch Book of Job Crystal Minerals and Metals

Topics

Crystal: A Precious Stone Glass: General Scriptures Concerning Select Readings: Nature's Testimony The Earth: Full of Minerals Wisdom: Spiritual: Unclassified Scriptures Relating to

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