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He will be your precious silver!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/job/22.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />then the Almighty will be your gold and your precious silver.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/job/22.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />then the Almighty will be your gold and the finest silver for you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/job/22.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Yea, the Almighty shall be thy defence, and thou shalt have plenty of silver.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/job/22.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Yes, the Almighty will be your gold And your precious silver;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/job/22.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then the Almighty will be your gold And abundant silver to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/job/22.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Then the Almighty will be your gold And choice silver to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/job/22.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Then the Almighty will be your gold And choice silver to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/job/22.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Then the Almighty will be your gold And choice silver to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/job/22.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />And make the Almighty your gold And your precious silver,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/job/22.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />the Almighty will be your gold and your finest silver.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/job/22.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />the Almighty will be your gold and your finest silver. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/job/22.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And the Almighty will be thy treasure, And precious silver unto thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/job/22.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Let God All-Powerful be your silver and gold, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/job/22.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And the Almighty shall be thy treasure, and precious silver unto thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/job/22.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />then the Almighty will become your gold and your large supply of silver.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/job/22.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Let Almighty God be your gold, and let him be silver, piled high for you. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/job/22.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />and then the Almighty will be your gold and your refined silver.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/job/22.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />then the Almighty will be your gold and the finest silver for you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/job/22.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />then the Almighty himself will be your gold, and the choicest silver for you. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/job/22.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Shaddai will be your treasure, and precious silver to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/job/22.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Yea, the Almighty shall be thy defense and thou shalt have plenty of silver.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/job/22.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The Almighty will be your treasure, and precious silver to you. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/job/22.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And the Mighty has been your defense, "" And silver [is] strength to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/job/22.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And the Mighty hath been thy defence, And silver is strength to thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/job/22.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the Almighty was thy gold and silver of labors to thee.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/job/22.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And the Almighty shall be against thy enemies, and silver shall be heaped together for thee. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/job/22.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And the Almighty will be against your enemies, and silver will be gathered together for you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/job/22.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Then the Almighty himself shall be your gold and your sparkling silver. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/job/22.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />and if the Almighty is your gold and your precious silver,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/job/22.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Yea, God shall be your defense, and you shall have plenty of silver.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/job/22.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And God will be for your help and you shall have accounting money<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/job/22.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And the Almighty be thy treasure, And precious silver unto thee;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/job/22.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />So the Almighty shall be thy helper from enemies, and he shall bring thee forth pure as silver that has been tried by fire.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/job/22-25.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=3509" 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/22.htm">Eliphaz Exhorts Job</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">24</span>and consign your gold to the dust and the gold of Ophir to the stones of the ravines, <span class="reftext">25</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7706.htm" title="7706: šad·day (N-proper-ms) -- The Almighty. From shadad; the Almighty.">then the Almighty</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: wə·hā·yāh (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">will be</a> <a href="/hebrew/1220.htm" title="1220: bə·ṣā·re·ḵā (N-mpc:: 2ms) -- Precious ore, an ingot. From batsar; strictly a clipping, i.e. Gold.">your gold</a> <a href="/hebrew/8443.htm" title="8443: tō·w·‘ā·p̄ō·wṯ (N-fp) -- Eminence. From ya'aph; weariness, i.e. toil or speed.">and the finest</a> <a href="/hebrew/3701.htm" title="3701: wə·ḵe·sep̄ (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- Silver, money. From kacaph; silver; by implication, money.">silver</a> <a href="/hebrew/lāḵ (Prep:: 2fs) -- ">for you.</a> </span><span class="reftext">26</span>Surely then you will delight in the Almighty and lift up your face to God.…<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/3-9.htm">Proverbs 3:9-10</a></span><br />Honor the LORD with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your crops; / then your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will overflow with new wine.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/37-4.htm">Psalm 37:4</a></span><br />Delight yourself in the LORD, and He will give you the desires of your heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/33-6.htm">Isaiah 33:6</a></span><br />He will be the sure foundation for your times, a storehouse of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge. The fear of the LORD is Zion’s treasure.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-14.htm">Psalm 119:14</a></span><br />I rejoice in the way of Your testimonies as much as in all riches.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/6-19.htm">Matthew 6:19-21</a></span><br />Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. / But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. / For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/4-19.htm">Philippians 4:19</a></span><br />And my God will supply all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/16-5.htm">Psalm 16:5-6</a></span><br />The LORD is my chosen portion and my cup; You have made my lot secure. / The lines of my boundary have fallen in pleasant places; surely my inheritance is delightful.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/6-17.htm">1 Timothy 6:17</a></span><br />Instruct those who are rich in the present age not to be conceited and not to put their hope in the uncertainty of wealth, but in God, who richly provides all things for us to enjoy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/73-25.htm">Psalm 73:25-26</a></span><br />Whom have I in heaven but You? And on earth I desire no one besides You. / My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/3-2.htm">Colossians 3:2-4</a></span><br />Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. / For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. / When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with Him in glory.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/62-10.htm">Psalm 62:10</a></span><br />Place no trust in extortion or false hope in stolen goods. If your riches increase, do not set your heart upon them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/13-5.htm">Hebrews 13:5</a></span><br />Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, for God has said: “Never will I leave you, never will I forsake you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/84-11.htm">Psalm 84:11</a></span><br />For the LORD God is a sun and a shield; the LORD gives grace and glory; He withholds no good thing from those who walk with integrity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/12-33.htm">Luke 12:33-34</a></span><br />Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Provide yourselves with purses that will not wear out, an inexhaustible treasure in heaven, where no thief approaches and no moth destroys. / For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/34-10.htm">Psalm 34:10</a></span><br />Young lions go lacking and hungry, but those who seek the LORD lack no good thing.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Yes, the Almighty shall be your defense, and you shall have plenty of silver.</p><p class="hdg">the Almighty</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/15-1.htm">Genesis 15:1</a></b></br> After these things the word of the LORD came unto Abram in a vision, saying, Fear not, Abram: I <i>am</i> thy shield, <i>and</i> thy exceeding great reward.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/18-2.htm">Psalm 18:2</a></b></br> The LORD <i>is</i> my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, <i>and</i> my high tower.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/84-11.htm">Psalm 84:11</a></b></br> For the LORD God <i>is</i> a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good <i>thing</i> will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.</p><p class="hdg">defence.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/16-5.htm">Psalm 16:5,6</a></b></br> The LORD <i>is</i> the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup: thou maintainest my lot… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/33-6.htm">Isaiah 33:6</a></b></br> And wisdom and knowledge shall be the stability of thy times, <i>and</i> strength of salvation: the fear of the LORD <i>is</i> his treasure.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_corinthians/6-10.htm">2 Corinthians 6:10</a></b></br> As sorrowful, yet alway rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and <i>yet</i> possessing all things.</p><p class="hdg">plenty of silver.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/job/22-23.htm">Almighty</a> <a href="/esther/2-9.htm">Choice</a> <a href="/1_samuel/15-21.htm">Choicest</a> <a href="/job/22-24.htm">Defence</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/11-5.htm">Defense</a> <a href="/job/22-24.htm">Gold</a> <a href="/joshua/7-26.htm">Heaped</a> <a href="/job/22-23.htm">Mighty</a> <a href="/job/22-24.htm">Ore</a> <a href="/job/20-22.htm">Plenty</a> <a href="/job/22-24.htm">Precious</a> <a href="/job/22-23.htm">Ruler</a> <a href="/job/3-15.htm">Silver</a> <a href="/job/22-9.htm">Strength</a> <a href="/job/22-22.htm">Teaching</a> <a href="/job/22-24.htm">Treasure</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/job/22-26.htm">Almighty</a> <a href="/job/28-15.htm">Choice</a> <a href="/job/33-20.htm">Choicest</a> <a href="/psalms/7-10.htm">Defence</a> <a href="/job/31-35.htm">Defense</a> <a href="/job/23-10.htm">Gold</a> <a href="/ezekiel/22-21.htm">Heaped</a> <a href="/job/23-16.htm">Mighty</a> <a href="/job/28-2.htm">Ore</a> <a href="/job/37-23.htm">Plenty</a> <a href="/job/28-10.htm">Precious</a> <a href="/job/22-26.htm">Ruler</a> <a href="/job/27-16.htm">Silver</a> <a href="/job/23-6.htm">Strength</a> <a href="/job/26-3.htm">Teaching</a> <a href="/job/38-22.htm">Treasure</a><div class="vheading2">Job 22</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/22-1.htm">Eliphaz shows that man's goodness profits not God</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/22-5.htm">He accuses Job of various sins</a></span><br><span class="reftext">21. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/22-21.htm">He exhorts him to repentance, with promises of mercy</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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In the context of Job, Eliphaz is suggesting that Job should find his ultimate treasure in God rather than in earthly riches. Biblically, gold often symbolizes wealth and value (<a href="/genesis/2-12.htm">Genesis 2:12</a>, <a href="/revelation/21-18.htm">Revelation 21:18</a>). The idea of God as one's treasure is echoed in the New Testament, where believers are encouraged to store up treasures in heaven (<a href="/matthew/6-19.htm">Matthew 6:19-21</a>). This reflects a call to prioritize spiritual wealth over material possessions, aligning with the teachings of Jesus Christ who is the ultimate fulfillment of all spiritual riches (<a href="/colossians/2-3.htm">Colossians 2:3</a>).<p><b>and the finest silver for you.</b><br>Silver, like gold, is a symbol of wealth and purity. In ancient times, silver was used as currency and was highly valued (<a href="/genesis/23-16.htm">Genesis 23:16</a>). The mention of "finest silver" suggests purity and refinement, indicating that a relationship with God brings the highest form of enrichment and purity. This can be connected to the refining process described in <a href="/malachi/3-3.htm">Malachi 3:3</a>, where God purifies His people like silver. Theologically, this points to the sanctifying work of God in a believer's life, making them more like Christ, who is the ultimate source of purity and righteousness (<a href="/1_corinthians/1-30.htm">1 Corinthians 1:30</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/job.htm">Job</a></b><br>- A man described as blameless and upright, who feared God and shunned evil. He is the central figure in the Book of Job, experiencing intense suffering and questioning the reasons behind it.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/e/eliphaz_the_temanite.htm">Eliphaz the Temanite</a></b><br>- One of Job's three friends who comes to comfort him. In <a href="/bsb/job/22.htm">Job 22</a>, Eliphaz speaks to Job, suggesting that Job's suffering is due to his sin and urging him to return to God.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_almighty.htm">The Almighty (Shaddai)</a></b><br>- A name for God used frequently in the Book of Job, emphasizing His power and sovereignty. In this context, Eliphaz is urging Job to see God as his ultimate treasure.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/teman.htm">Teman</a></b><br>- A region in Edom, associated with wisdom. Eliphaz is identified as a Temanite, suggesting he is a man of wisdom and understanding.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_book_of_job.htm">The Book of Job</a></b><br>- A poetic and philosophical book in the Old Testament that explores themes of suffering, justice, and the nature of God.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god_as_our_ultimate_treasure.htm">God as Our Ultimate Treasure</a></b><br>We are called to value our relationship with God above all material wealth. Just as gold and silver are precious, our connection with the Almighty should be our most cherished possession.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/re-evaluating_priorities.htm">Re-evaluating Priorities</a></b><br>In times of trial, like Job, we must reassess what we hold dear. Are we placing our trust in worldly possessions, or is God truly our source of security and worth?<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_suffering.htm">The Role of Suffering</a></b><br>Suffering can be a catalyst for spiritual growth, prompting us to seek God more earnestly and recognize His sufficiency in our lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/repentance_and_restoration.htm">Repentance and Restoration</a></b><br>Eliphaz's advice, though misguided in its application to Job, highlights the biblical principle of repentance leading to restoration and blessing.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/w/wisdom_and_understanding.htm">Wisdom and Understanding</a></b><br>True wisdom comes from valuing God above all else, recognizing that He is the source of all good things and the foundation of a meaningful life.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_job_22.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Job 22</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_could_david_amass_so_much_gold_silver.htm">How is it historically or scientifically plausible for David to accumulate 'one hundred thousand talents of gold and a million talents of silver' (1 Chronicles 22:14)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_are_devout_believers_still_poor.htm">Job 22:25-26 implies material blessings for faithfulness--how do we address situations where devout believers remain in poverty?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_job_25_and_romans_3_22_align.htm">How do these verses in Job 25 reconcile with other biblical texts that affirm human worth and righteousness through faith (e.g., Romans 3:22)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_truth_according_to_the_bible.htm">What does the Bible teach about money?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/job/22.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(25) <span class= "bld">The Almighty shall be thy defence.</span>--Rather, <span class= "ital">And the Almighty shall be thy treasure, and precious silver unto thee. </span>The word thus qualifying silver occurs only three other times in the Bible: <a href="/psalms/95-4.htm" title="In his hand are the deep places of the earth: the strength of the hills is his also.">Psalm 95:4</a>, "The <span class= "ital">strength </span>of the hills"; <a href="/context/numbers/22-23.htm" title="And the ass saw the angel of the LORD standing in the way, and his sword drawn in his hand: and the ass turned aside out of the way, and went into the field: and Balaam smote the ass, to turn her into the way.">Numbers 22:23-24</a>, "the <span class= "ital">strength </span>of a unicorn." Its original idea is probably brightness or splendour.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/job/22.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 25.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Yea, the Almighty shall be thy defense</span>; rather, <span class="accented">thy treasure.</span> The word is the same as that used in the first clause of ver. 24, It properly signifies "ore." The general meaning of the passage seems to be, "However rich thou mayest be in the precious metals, thy true treasure - that which thou wilt value most - will be the Almighty himself." <span class="cmt_word">And thou shalt have plenty of silver</span>; or, <span class="accented">and he shall be previous silver unto thee</span> (see the Revised Version). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/job/22-25.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">then the Almighty</span><br /><span class="heb">שַׁדַּ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(šad·day)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7706.htm">Strong's 7706: </a> </span><span class="str2">The Almighty</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will be</span><br /><span class="heb">וְהָיָ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(wə·hā·yāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fall out, come to pass, become, be</span><br /><br /><span class="word">your gold</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּצָרֶ֑יךָ</span> <span class="translit">(bə·ṣā·re·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1220.htm">Strong's 1220: </a> </span><span class="str2">Strictly a, clipping, gold</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and the finest</span><br /><span class="heb">תּוֹעָפ֣וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(tō·w·‘ā·p̄ō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8443.htm">Strong's 8443: </a> </span><span class="str2">Weariness, toil, speed</span><br /><br /><span class="word">silver</span><br /><span class="heb">וְכֶ֖סֶף</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ḵe·sep̄)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3701.htm">Strong's 3701: </a> </span><span class="str2">Silver, money</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for you.</span><br /><span class="heb">לָֽךְ׃</span> <span class="translit">(lāḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | second person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> </span><span class="str2"></span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/job/22-25.htm">Job 22:25 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/job/22-25.htm">Job 22:25 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/job/22-25.htm">Job 22:25 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/job/22-25.htm">Job 22:25 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/job/22-25.htm">Job 22:25 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/job/22-25.htm">Job 22:25 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/job/22-25.htm">Job 22:25 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/job/22-25.htm">Job 22:25 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/job/22-25.htm">Job 22:25 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/job/22-25.htm">Job 22:25 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/job/22-25.htm">OT Poetry: Job 22:25 The Almighty will be your treasure (Jb) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/job/22-24.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Job 22:24"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Job 22:24" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/job/22-26.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Job 22:26"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Job 22:26" /></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>