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It holds dust of gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/job/28.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Its rocks are a source of lapis lazuli, containing flecks of gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/job/28.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Its rocks are a source of sapphire, containing flecks of gold. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/job/28.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />The stones thereof are the place of sapphires, And it hath dust of gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/job/28.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />that have jewels or gold. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/job/28.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />The stones thereof are the place of sapphires, and it hath dust of gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/job/28.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />That place's stones are sapphire. Its dust contains gold. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/job/28.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The stones of the earth contain sapphires, And its dust contains gold. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/job/28.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />where stones are sapphire and gold dust can be found,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/job/28.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Its rocks are the source of sapphires, containing flecks of gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/job/28.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />a place whose stones are sapphires and which contains dust of gold; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/job/28.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Sapphires come from its rocks. It has dust of gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/job/28.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />The stones of it are the place of sapphires: and it hath dust of gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/job/28.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Sapphires come from its rocks. It has dust of gold. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/job/28.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />A place of the sapphire [are] its stones, "" And it has dust of gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/job/28.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> A place of the sapphire are its stones, And it hath dust of gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/job/28.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Its stones the place of the sapphire, and dust gold to it.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/job/28.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The stones of it are the place of sapphires, and the clods of it are gold. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/job/28.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Its stones are embedded with sapphires, and its soil, with gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/job/28.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Its stones are the source of lapis lazuli, and there is gold in its dust. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/job/28.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Its stones are the place of sapphires, and its dust contains gold.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/job/28.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />The stones of it are the place where sapphires are found, and it has dust of gold in its paths.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/job/28.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the place of sapphire, its stone, and the pouring out of gold in its paths<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/job/28.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />The stones thereof are the place of sapphires, And it hath dust of gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/job/28.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Her stones are the place of the sapphire: and <i>her</i> dust <i>supplies</i> man with gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/job/28-6.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/XAwuD5NuZq0?start=4115" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/job/28.htm">Where Can Wisdom Be Found?</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">5</span>Food may come from the earth, but from below it is transformed as by fire. <span class="reftext">6</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/68.htm" title="68: ’ă·ḇā·ne·hā (N-fpc:: 3fs) -- A stone. From the root of banah through the meaning to build; a stone.">Its rocks</a> <a href="/hebrew/4725.htm" title="4725: mə·qō·wm- (N-msc) -- Or maqom; also mqowmah; or mqomah; from quwm; properly, a standing, i.e. A spot; but used widely of a locality; also of a condition.">are the source</a> <a href="/hebrew/5601.htm" title="5601: sap·pîr (N-ms) -- A sapphire. From caphar; a gem, probably the sapphire.">of sapphires,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6083.htm" title="6083: wə·‘ap̄·rōṯ (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- Dry earth, dust. From aphar; dust; hence, clay, earth, mud.">containing flecks</a> <a href="/hebrew/2091.htm" title="2091: zā·hāḇ (N-ms) -- Gold. From an unused root meaning to shimmer; gold, figuratively, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky.">of gold.</a> <a href="/hebrew/lōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- "></a> </span><span class="reftext">7</span>No bird of prey knows that path; no falcon’s eye has seen it.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/3-13.htm">Proverbs 3:13-15</a></span><br />Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, the man who acquires understanding, / for she is more profitable than silver, and her gain is better than fine gold. / She is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire compares with her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/8-10.htm">Proverbs 8:10-11</a></span><br />Receive my instruction instead of silver, and knowledge rather than pure gold. / For wisdom is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire compares with her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/16-16.htm">Proverbs 16:16</a></span><br />How much better to acquire wisdom than gold! To gain understanding is more desirable than silver.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/2-4.htm">Proverbs 2:4-5</a></span><br />if you seek it like silver and search it out like hidden treasure, / then you will discern the fear of the LORD and discover the knowledge of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/54-11.htm">Isaiah 54:11-12</a></span><br />“O afflicted city, lashed by storms, without solace, surely I will set your stones in antimony and lay your foundations with sapphires. / I will make your pinnacles of rubies, your gates of sparkling jewels, and all your walls of precious stones.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/21-18.htm">Revelation 21:18-21</a></span><br />The wall was made of jasper, and the city itself of pure gold, as pure as glass. / The foundations of the city walls were adorned with every kind of precious stone: The first foundation was jasper, the second sapphire, the third chalcedony, the fourth emerald, / the fifth sardonyx, the sixth carnelian, the seventh chrysolite, the eighth beryl, the ninth topaz, the tenth chrysoprase, the eleventh jacinth, and the twelfth amethyst. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/10-2.htm">1 Kings 10:2</a></span><br />She arrived in Jerusalem with a very large caravan—with camels bearing spices, gold in great abundance, and precious stones. And she came to Solomon and spoke to him all that was on her mind.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/28-13.htm">Ezekiel 28:13</a></span><br />You were in Eden, the garden of God. Every kind of precious stone adorned you: ruby, topaz, and diamond, beryl, onyx, and jasper, sapphire, turquoise, and emerald. Your mountings and settings were crafted in gold, prepared on the day of your creation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/13-44.htm">Matthew 13:44-46</a></span><br />The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and in his joy he went and sold all he had and bought that field. / Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls. / When he found one very precious pearl, he went away and sold all he had and bought it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/2-3.htm">Colossians 2:3</a></span><br />in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/3-12.htm">1 Corinthians 3:12</a></span><br />If anyone builds on this foundation using gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, or straw,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/1-5.htm">James 1:5</a></span><br />Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/19-10.htm">Psalm 19:10</a></span><br />They are more precious than gold, than much pure gold; they are sweeter than honey, than honey from the comb.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-72.htm">Psalm 119:72</a></span><br />The law from Your mouth is more precious to me than thousands of pieces of gold and silver.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-127.htm">Psalm 119:127</a></span><br />Therefore I love Your commandments more than gold, even the purest gold.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">The stones of it are the place of sapphires: and it has dust of gold.</p><p class="hdg">sapphires</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/28-16.htm">Job 28:16</a></b></br> It cannot be valued with the gold of Ophir, with the precious onyx, or the sapphire.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/24-10.htm">Exodus 24:10</a></b></br> And they saw the God of Israel: and <i>there was</i> under his feet as it were a paved work of a sapphire stone, and as it were the body of heaven in <i>his</i> clearness.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/songs/5-14.htm">Song of Solomon 5:14</a></b></br> His hands <i>are as</i> gold rings set with the beryl: his belly <i>is as</i> bright ivory overlaid <i>with</i> sapphires.</p><p class="hdg">dust of gold.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/16-32.htm">Contains</a> <a href="/job/28-2.htm">Dust</a> <a href="/job/28-1.htm">Gold</a> <a href="/job/22-24.htm">Nuggets</a> <a href="/job/24-8.htm">Rocks</a> <a href="/exodus/39-11.htm">Sapphire</a> <a href="/isaiah/54-11.htm">Sapphires</a> <a href="/job/28-1.htm">Source</a> <a href="/job/28-3.htm">Stones</a> <a href="/job/26-5.htm">Thereof</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/24-1.htm">Contains</a> <a href="/job/30-19.htm">Dust</a> <a href="/job/28-15.htm">Gold</a> <a href="/job/22-24.htm">Nuggets</a> <a href="/job/28-10.htm">Rocks</a> <a href="/job/28-16.htm">Sapphire</a> <a href="/job/28-16.htm">Sapphires</a> <a href="/psalms/80-6.htm">Source</a> <a href="/job/40-17.htm">Stones</a> <a href="/job/28-13.htm">Thereof</a><div class="vheading2">Job 28</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/28-1.htm">There is a knowledge of natural things</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/28-12.htm">But wisdom is an excellent gift of God</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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Sapphires, known for their beauty and value, symbolize wisdom and divine favor in biblical literature. The mention of sapphires may also allude to the precious stones used in the high priest's breastplate (<a href="/exodus/28-18.htm">Exodus 28:18</a>), signifying the importance of spiritual wealth over material wealth. Geographically, the ancient Near East, including areas like modern-day Afghanistan, was known for its precious stones, suggesting a historical context where such resources were highly prized.<p><b>containing flecks of gold</b><br>Gold, often associated with purity and divinity, is a recurring symbol in the Bible. It represents the ultimate standard of value and is frequently used in the construction of sacred objects, such as the Ark of the Covenant (<a href="/exodus/25-10.htm">Exodus 25:10-11</a>). The presence of gold in the rocks signifies the hidden treasures of the earth, paralleling the hidden wisdom of God that Job seeks. This imagery can be connected to the New Testament, where Jesus is described as the ultimate treasure (<a href="/matthew/13-44.htm">Matthew 13:44-46</a>), emphasizing the eternal value of spiritual riches over earthly wealth. The combination of sapphires and gold in this verse underscores the theme of seeking divine wisdom and understanding, which is more precious than any material wealth.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/job.htm">Job</a></b><br>The central figure in the Book of Job, a man known for his righteousness and suffering. Job is traditionally considered the author of the discourse in which this verse is found.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/l/land_of_uz.htm">Land of Uz</a></b><br>The setting for the events of the Book of Job. It is a region whose exact location is uncertain but is often associated with areas east of Israel.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/s/sapphires_and_gold.htm">Sapphires and Gold</a></b><br>Precious materials mentioned in the verse, symbolizing wealth and beauty. In the ancient world, these were highly valued and often associated with royalty and divine splendor.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_value_of_wisdom_over_wealth.htm">The Value of Wisdom Over Wealth</a></b><br>While sapphires and gold are valuable, the context of <a href="/bsb/job/28.htm">Job 28</a> emphasizes that true wisdom is even more precious. Believers are encouraged to seek wisdom from God, which surpasses all earthly treasures.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god_as_the_source_of_all_riches.htm">God as the Source of All Riches</a></b><br>The verse reminds us that all material wealth originates from God’s creation. Recognizing God as the ultimate source of all blessings encourages gratitude and stewardship.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_hidden_nature_of_true_riches.htm">The Hidden Nature of True Riches</a></b><br>Just as sapphires and gold are hidden within rocks, true wisdom and spiritual riches are often hidden and require diligent seeking. Believers are called to pursue deeper understanding and relationship with God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_temporary_nature_of_earthly_wealth.htm">The Temporary Nature of Earthly Wealth</a></b><br>Earthly treasures like gold and sapphires are temporary and can be lost or destroyed. In contrast, spiritual wisdom and treasures in heaven are eternal and secure.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_job_28.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Job 28</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_doesn't_job_28_align_with_other_wisdom.htm">Why does Job 28 offer poetic descriptions of wisdom's source without reconciling them with scientific or pagan wisdom traditions of the time?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_ancient_miners_explore_so_deep.htm">How can Job 28 claim humans search the depths of the earth (Job 28:1-4) when ancient mining technology was so limited?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/can_exodus_28_gems_match_israel's_trade.htm">Exodus 28:15-21: Could the precise identification and sourcing of twelve specific gemstones align historically with the Israelites' environment and trading networks?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_about_crystals.htm">What is the Bible's perspective on crystals?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/job/28.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(6) <span class= "bld">The stones of it are the place of sapphires.</span>--So ingenious is man that he discovereth a place of which the stones are sapphires and the very dust gold, and a path that no bird of prey knoweth, and which the falcon's eye hath not seen.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/job/28.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 6.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">The stones of it are the place of sapphires</span>. Among the rocks and stones whereof the interior of the earth is mainly composed are found gems of inestinable value, for instance, sapphires. It is doubtful whether the Hebrew sapphire (<span class="hebrew">ספיר</span>) was the gem which bears that name among ourselves, or the <span class="accented">lapis lazuli.</span> In either case it was highly esteemed, and appeared in kings' crowns (<a href="/ezekiel/28-13.htm">Ezekiel 28:13</a>), and in the high priest's breastplate (<a href="/exodus/28-18.htm">Exodus 28:18</a>); Job notes its high value in ver. 16. <span class="cmt_word">And it</span> (<span class="accented">i.e.</span> the earth) <span class="cmt_word">hath dust of gold</span>; literally, <span class="accented">dusts</span>; <span class="accented">i.e.</span> a multitude of small specks or atoms. In the auriferous rocks gold is commonly scattered in such specks. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/job/28-6.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Its rocks</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲבָנֶ֑יהָ</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·ḇā·ne·hā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine plural construct | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_68.htm">Strong's 68: </a> </span><span class="str2">A stone</span><br /><br /><span class="word">are the source</span><br /><span class="heb">מְקוֹם־</span> <span class="translit">(mə·qō·wm-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4725.htm">Strong's 4725: </a> </span><span class="str2">A standing, a spot, a condition</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of sapphires,</span><br /><span class="heb">סַפִּ֥יר</span> <span class="translit">(sap·pîr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5601.htm">Strong's 5601: </a> </span><span class="str2">A gem, the sapphire</span><br /><br /><span class="word">containing flecks</span><br /><span class="heb">וְעַפְרֹ֖ת</span> <span class="translit">(wə·‘ap̄·rōṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6083.htm">Strong's 6083: </a> </span><span class="str2">Dust, clay, earth, mud</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of gold.</span><br /><span class="heb">זָהָ֣ב</span> <span class="translit">(zā·hāḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2091.htm">Strong's 2091: </a> </span><span class="str2">Gold, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/job/28-6.htm">Job 28:6 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/job/28-6.htm">Job 28:6 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/job/28-6.htm">Job 28:6 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/job/28-6.htm">Job 28:6 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/job/28-6.htm">Job 28:6 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/job/28-6.htm">Job 28:6 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/job/28-6.htm">Job 28:6 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/job/28-6.htm">Job 28:6 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/job/28-6.htm">Job 28:6 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/job/28-6.htm">Job 28:6 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/job/28-6.htm">OT Poetry: Job 28:6 Sapphires come from its rocks (Jb) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/job/28-5.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Job 28:5"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Job 28:5" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/job/28-7.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Job 28:7"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Job 28:7" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>