🌪️WEB · Job 28:16

What does Job 28:16 mean?

"It can’t be valued with the gold of Ophir, with the precious onyx, or the sapphire."

— Job 28:16 (World English Bible)

Surrounding context

13

Man doesn’t know its price; Neither is it found in the land of the living.

14

The deep says, ‘It isn’t in me.’ The sea says, ‘It isn’t with me.’

15

It can’t be gotten for gold, neither shall silver be weighed for its price.

16

It can’t be valued with the gold of Ophir, with the precious onyx, or the sapphire.

17

Gold and glass can’t equal it, neither shall it be exchanged for jewels of fine gold.

18

No mention shall be made of coral or of crystal. Yes, the price of wisdom is above rubies.

19

The topaz of Ethiopia shall not equal it, Neither shall it be valued with pure gold.

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