Job 28:15–17
It cannot be gotten for gold, neither shall silver be weighed for the price thereof.
†It *cannot be gotten for golde, neither shall siluer be weighed for the price thereof.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- †Hebrew wordingHeb. fine gold shall not be giuen for it.
- *Cross-referencePro. 3.14. and 8.11,19. and 16.16.
It cannot be valued with the gold of Ophir, with the precious onyx, or the sapphire.
It cannot be valued with the golde of Ophir, with the precious Onix, or the Saphire.
The gold and the crystal cannot equal it: and the exchange of it shall not be for jewels of fine gold.
The golde and the chrystall cannot equall it: and the exchange of it shall not be for ‖iewels of fine golde.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- ‖Alternative wordingOr vessell of fine gold.
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From verse 15
- Proverbs 16:16Rank 1 from verse 15
- Proverbs 3:13–15Rank 2 from verse 15
13¶ Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding.
14For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold.
15She is more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her.
13¶ †Happy is the man that findeth wisedome, and the man that getteth vnderstanding.
14*For the merchandise of it is better then the merchandise of siluer, and the gaine thereof, then fine gold.
15She is more precious then Rubies: and all the things thou canst desire, are not to be compared vnto her.
- Proverbs 8:10–11Rank 3 from verse 15
10Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold.
11For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it.
10Receiue my instruction, and not siluer: and knowledge rather then choise gold.
11*For wisedome is better then rubies: and all the things that may be desired, are not to be compared to it.
- Proverbs 8:19Rank 4 from verse 15
- Proverbs 8:17Rank 6 from verse 15
From verse 16
- Ezekiel 28:13Rank 1 from verse 16
13Thou 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.
13‖‖‖Thou hast beene in Eden the garden of God; euery precious stone was thy couering, the Sardius, Topaze, and the Diamond, the Beril, the Onyx, and the Iasper, the Saphir, the Emeraude, 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.
- Isaiah 13:12Rank 2 from verse 16
- Psalms 45:9Rank 3 from verse 16
- 1 Chronicles 29:4Rank 4 from verse 16
- Exodus 28:20Rank 5 from verse 16
From verse 17
- Revelation 22:1Rank 1 from verse 17
- Ezekiel 1:22Rank 2 from verse 17
22And 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.
22And the likenesse of the firmament vpon the heads of the liuing creature was as the colour of the terrible chrystall, stretched foorth ouer their heads aboue.
- Proverbs 16:16Rank 3 from verse 17
- Revelation 21:11Rank 4 from verse 17
- Revelation 4:6Rank 5 from verse 17
6And 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.
6And before the Throne there was a sea of glasse like vnto Chrystall: and in the middest of the throne, and round about the Throne, were foure beastes full of eyes before and behinde.
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Job 28:15
Is unable to; is not able to.
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1. Obtained, acquired, or gained. 2. Begotten.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.
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1. Also not; nor, introducing or joining a further negative statement or prohibition. 2. Not either, or none, of the alternatives named, commonly in a neither ... nor construction.
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An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
A precious white metal used for money, vessels, ornaments, images, trade, valuation, and refining; by extension, money or wealth reckoned in that metal.
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Sense 1: Measured or ascertained by scales or balance. Sense 2: Figuratively, considered, evaluated, or judged by a standard.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Of that or those previously mentioned; of it or of them.
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Job 28:16
Is unable to; is not able to.
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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of value, meaning to estimate, appraise, esteem, or regard as having a stated worth.
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A precious or ornamental stone, commonly banded in colour.
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A precious stone.
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Job 28:17
A clear, transparent crystalline substance; used in comparisons for exceptional clearness.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Is unable to; is not able to.
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Sense 1: The same in measure, value, standing, or likeness. Sense 2: Just, right, or even.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893
Sense 1: The contract by which one commodity is transferred to another for an equivalent commodity. The thing given in return for something received. Sense 2: The thing received in return for what is given.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.
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Precious ornaments or valuable objects, often of gold or set with precious stones.
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1. Of cloth or workmanship, delicate or finely made. 2. Of flour or meal, finely ground or prepared. 3. Of gold or other metal, pure, refined, or of high quality. 4. As a verb, to refine or purify metal.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893
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14The depth saith, It is not in me: and the sea saith, It is not with me.
14*The depth saith, It is not in me: and the sea saith, It is not with me.
15It cannot be gotten for gold, neither shall silver be weighed for the price thereof.
15†It *cannot be gotten for golde, neither shall siluer be weighed for the price thereof.
Selected passage16It cannot be valued with the gold of Ophir, with the precious onyx, or the sapphire.
16It cannot be valued with the golde of Ophir, with the precious Onix, or the Saphire.
Selected passage17The gold and the crystal cannot equal it: and the exchange of it shall not be for jewels of fine gold.
17The golde and the chrystall cannot equall it: and the exchange of it shall not be for ‖iewels of fine golde.
Selected passage18No mention shall be made of coral, or of pearls: for the price of wisdom is above rubies.
18No mention shalbe made of ‖Corall, or of Pearles: for the price of wisedome is aboue Rubies.