Thematic Bible
Job 28:1 (show verse)
"Surely there are mines for silver and places where gold is refined.
Job 28:2 (show verse)
Iron is taken from the ground; and copper is smelted from ore.
Art » Primitive » Of the smelter of metals
Arts and crafts » Names of various » Smelters
Arts of the » Smelter of metals
Brass » Smelted
Brass » Purified by smelting
the Earth » Full of minerals
Iron » First recorded use of » Stones of
Iron » First recorded use of » Ore of
Iron » Dug out of the earth
Metals » Dug out of the earth
Arts and crafts » Names of various » Smelters
Arts of the » Smelter of metals
Brass » Smelted
Brass » Purified by smelting
the Earth » Full of minerals
Iron » First recorded use of » Stones of
Iron » First recorded use of » Ore of
Iron » Dug out of the earth
Metals » Dug out of the earth
Job 28:3 (show verse)
Mankind limits the darkness as they search the deepest depths for ore in unfathomable darkness.
Job 28:4 (show verse)
He sinks his shaft far from human habitations, in a place forgotten by explorers; they hang on harnesses as they swing back and forth.
Job 28:5 (show verse)
"While the ground produces food, underneath it is torn up and burning hot,
Job 28:6 (show verse)
where stones are sapphire and gold dust can be found,
Job 28:7 (show verse)
a place where birds of prey never fly, and the eyes of the falcon have never seen.
Job 28:8 (show verse)
The proud beasts haven't walked there; lions have never passed over it.
Job 28:9 (show verse)
"Using a flint, he thrusts his hand, overturning mountains by the roots.
Job 28:10 (show verse)
He cuts a channel through the rocks, while his eyes search for anything of value.
Job 28:11 (show verse)
He dams up flowing rivers, bringing hidden things to light."
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Job 28:12 (show verse)
"Where can wisdom be found? Where is understanding's home?
Job 28:13 (show verse)
Mankind doesn't appreciate their value; and you won't find it anywhere on earth.
Job 28:14 (show verse)
The deepest ocean says, "It's not within me.' and the sea says, "You'll never find it with me.'
Job 28:15 (show verse)
You can't buy it with gold, and its value cannot be calculated in silver.
divine Call » For worship of God » Wisdom's
Christ » Vine name applied to » Wisdom of
the Earth » Full of minerals
God » Wisdom of » Select readings
Gold » Some things more precious than
Gold » Described as » Valuable
Money » Weighed
Silver » Wisdom to be esteemed more than
Wisdom » Select readings
Wisdom » The price of wisdom
Christ » Vine name applied to » Wisdom of
the Earth » Full of minerals
God » Wisdom of » Select readings
Gold » Some things more precious than
Gold » Described as » Valuable
Money » Weighed
Silver » Wisdom to be esteemed more than
Wisdom » Select readings
Wisdom » The price of wisdom
Job 28:16 (show verse)
It cannot be compared to gold from Ophir, with precious onyx, or with sapphire.
divine Call » For worship of God » Wisdom's
Christ » Vine name applied to » Wisdom of
the Earth » Full of minerals
God » Wisdom of » Select readings
Gold » Described as » Valuable
Onyx » Precious stone
Ophir » Products of » Gold
Precious stones » Names of » Onyx
Precious stones » Pearls » Sapphire
Precious stones » Mentioned in scripture » Onyx
Sapphire » A precious stone
Wisdom » True wisdom, general references to » The preciousness of
Wisdom » Select readings
Wisdom » The price of wisdom
Christ » Vine name applied to » Wisdom of
the Earth » Full of minerals
God » Wisdom of » Select readings
Gold » Described as » Valuable
Onyx » Precious stone
Ophir » Products of » Gold
Precious stones » Names of » Onyx
Precious stones » Pearls » Sapphire
Precious stones » Mentioned in scripture » Onyx
Sapphire » A precious stone
Wisdom » True wisdom, general references to » The preciousness of
Wisdom » Select readings
Wisdom » The price of wisdom
Job 28:17 (show verse)
It cannot be compared to gold and fine glass crystal, nor can it be exchanged for gold-plated weaponry.
Job 28:18 (show verse)
Don't even bother to mention coral and crystal wisdom is more valuable than a bag of rubies.
divine Call » For worship of God » Wisdom's
Christ » Vine name applied to » Wisdom of
the Earth » Full of minerals
God » Wisdom of » Select readings
Precious stones » Pearls » Rubies
Precious stones » Mentioned in scripture » Pearl
Precious stones » Mentioned in scripture » Ruby
Precious stones » Mentioned in scripture » Coral
Wisdom » Select readings
Wisdom » The price of wisdom
Christ » Vine name applied to » Wisdom of
the Earth » Full of minerals
God » Wisdom of » Select readings
Precious stones » Pearls » Rubies
Precious stones » Mentioned in scripture » Pearl
Precious stones » Mentioned in scripture » Ruby
Precious stones » Mentioned in scripture » Coral
Wisdom » Select readings
Wisdom » The price of wisdom
Job 28:19 (show verse)
It can neither be compared with the topaz of Ethiopia nor valued in comparison to pure gold."
divine Call » For worship of God » Wisdom's
Christ » Vine name applied to » Wisdom of
the Earth » Full of minerals
God » Wisdom of » Select readings
Gold » Refined
Gold » Most valuable when pure and fine
Precious stones » Pearls » Topaz
Precious stones » Mentioned in scripture » Topaz
Topaz » Ethiopian, celebrated
Wisdom » Select readings
Wisdom » The price of wisdom
Christ » Vine name applied to » Wisdom of
the Earth » Full of minerals
God » Wisdom of » Select readings
Gold » Refined
Gold » Most valuable when pure and fine
Precious stones » Pearls » Topaz
Precious stones » Mentioned in scripture » Topaz
Topaz » Ethiopian, celebrated
Wisdom » Select readings
Wisdom » The price of wisdom
Job 28:20 (show verse)
"From where, then, does wisdom originate? Where does understanding live?
Job 28:21 (show verse)
It has been concealed from the sight of every living creature and hidden even from the birds in the skies.
Job 28:22 (show verse)
Abaddon and death said, "We did hear a rumor about it.'
Job 28:23 (show verse)
God understands how to get there; he knows where they live.
Job 28:24 (show verse)
For he looks as far as the ends of the earth and sees everything under the sky.
Job 28:25 (show verse)
"He imparted weight to the wind; he regulated water by his measurement.
divine Call » For worship of God » Wisdom's
Christ » Vine name applied to » Wisdom of
God » Wisdom of » Select readings
Measures » Illustrative » (weighing the waters in a measure,) of God's infinite wisdom
Weights » Illustrative » Of the restraints put on the elements
Wind » God » Restrains
Wisdom » Select readings
Wisdom » Where wisdom is found
Christ » Vine name applied to » Wisdom of
God » Wisdom of » Select readings
Measures » Illustrative » (weighing the waters in a measure,) of God's infinite wisdom
Weights » Illustrative » Of the restraints put on the elements
Wind » God » Restrains
Wisdom » Select readings
Wisdom » Where wisdom is found
Job 28:26 (show verse)
He set in place ordinances for the rain; and determined the pathway for thunder that accompanies lightning.
Job 28:27 (show verse)
Then he looked at wisdom, and fixed it in place; he established it, and also examined it.
Job 28:28 (show verse)
He has commanded mankind: "To fear the Lord that is wisdom; to move away from evil that is understanding.'"
divine Call » For worship of God » Wisdom's
Christ » Vine name applied to » Wisdom of
Evil » Departing from evil
Fear » The fear of the lord
Godly Fear » Described as » Wisdom
God » Wisdom of » Select readings
Understanding » What is understanding
Wisdom » What is wisdom
Wisdom » Select readings
Wisdom » Where wisdom is found
Wisdom » True wisdom, general references to » The fear of God constitutes
Christ » Vine name applied to » Wisdom of
Evil » Departing from evil
Fear » The fear of the lord
Godly Fear » Described as » Wisdom
God » Wisdom of » Select readings
Understanding » What is understanding
Wisdom » What is wisdom
Wisdom » Select readings
Wisdom » Where wisdom is found
Wisdom » True wisdom, general references to » The fear of God constitutes