Job 28:15
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.
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- 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
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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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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.