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It cannot be purchased with jewels mounted in fine gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/job/28.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Gold and glass cannot equal it, nor can it be exchanged for jewels of fine gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/job/28.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Neither gold nor crystal can compare to it, nor jewels of fine gold be exchanged for it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/job/28.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />The gold and the crystal cannot equal it: and the exchange of it <i>shall not be for</i> jewels of fine gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/job/28.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Neither gold nor crystal can equal it, Nor can it be exchanged for jewelry of fine gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/job/28.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“Gold or glass cannot equal it, Nor can it be exchanged for articles of pure gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/job/28.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220Gold or glass cannot equal it, Nor can it be exchanged for articles of fine gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/job/28.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“Gold or glass cannot equal it, Nor can it be exchanged for articles of fine gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/job/28.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Gold or glass cannot meet its worth, Nor can it be exchanged for articles of fine gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/job/28.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“Gold and glass cannot equal wisdom, Nor can it be exchanged for articles of fine gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/job/28.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Gold and glass do not compare with it, and articles of fine gold cannot be exchanged for it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/job/28.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Gold and glass do not compare with it, and articles of fine gold cannot be exchanged for it. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/job/28.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Gold and glass cannot equal it, Neither shall it be exchanged for jewels of fine gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/job/28.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Nothing is its equal--not gold or costly glass. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/job/28.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Gold and glass cannot equal it: neither shall the exchange thereof be jewels of fine gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/job/28.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Neither gold nor glass can equal its value. Nor can gold ornaments, jewels, or crystal <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/job/28.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />It is worth more than gold, Than a gold vase or finest glass. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/job/28.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />It cannot be compared to gold and fine glass crystal, nor can it be exchanged for gold-plated weaponry. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/job/28.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Neither gold nor crystal can compare to it, nor jewels of fine gold be exchanged for it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/job/28.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Neither gold nor crystal can be compared with it, nor can a vase of gold match its worth. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/job/28.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Gold and glass can't equal it, neither shall it be exchanged for jewels of fine gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/job/28.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />The gold and the crystal cannot equal it: and the exchange of it shall not be for jewels of fine gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/job/28.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Gold and glass can’t equal it, neither will it be exchanged for jewels of fine gold. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/job/28.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Gold and crystal do not equal it, "" Nor [is] its exchange a vessel of fine gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/job/28.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Not equal it do gold and crystal, Nor is its exchange a vessel of fine gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/job/28.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Gold and crystal shall not compare with it, and its exchange, vessels of pure gold.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/job/28.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Gold or crystal cannot equal it, neither shall any vessels of gold be changed for it. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/job/28.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Neither gold nor crystal will be its equal; neither will vessels of gold be fitted for it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/job/28.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Gold or crystal cannot equal her, nor can golden vessels be exchanged for her. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/job/28.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Gold and glass cannot equal it, nor can it be exchanged for jewels of fine 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 gold and the crystal cannot equal it; nor can precious pearls, jewels, and emeralds equal it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/job/28.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Gold does not compare to it, or crystal, or precious pearls, neither do gems or jewels compare to it<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/job/28.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Gold and glass cannot equal it; Neither shall the exchange thereof be vessels of fine gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/job/28.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Gold and crystal shall not be equalled to it, neither shall vessels of gold be its exchange.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/job/28-17.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=4175" 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">16</span>It cannot be valued in the gold of Ophir, in precious onyx or sapphire. <span class="reftext">17</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō- (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">Neither</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.">gold</a> <a href="/hebrew/2137.htm" title="2137: ū·zə·ḵō·w·ḵîṯ (Conj-w:: N-fs) -- Glass. From zakah; properly, transparency, i.e. Glass.">nor crystal</a> <a href="/hebrew/6186.htm" title="6186: ya·‘ar·ḵen·nāh (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms:: 3fse) -- To set in a, row, arrange, put in order. A primitive root; to set in a row, i.e. Arrange, put in order.">can compare to it,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3627.htm" title="3627: kə·lî- (N-msc) -- An article, utensil, vessel. From kalah; something prepared, i.e. Any apparatus.">nor jewels</a> <a href="/hebrew/6337.htm" title="6337: p̄āz (N-ms) -- Refined, pure gold. From pazaz; pure; hence, gold itself.">of fine gold</a> <a href="/hebrew/8545.htm" title="8545: ū·ṯə·mū·rā·ṯāh (Conj-w:: N-fsc:: 3fs) -- Exchange, recompense. From muwr; barter, compensation.">be exchanged for it.</a> </span><span class="reftext">18</span>Coral and quartz are unworthy of mention; the price of wisdom is beyond rubies.…<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/3-15.htm">Proverbs 3:15</a></span><br />She is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire compares with her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/8-11.htm">Proverbs 8:11</a></span><br />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="/matthew/13-45.htm">Matthew 13:45-46</a></span><br />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="/1_peter/1-7.htm">1 Peter 1:7</a></span><br />so that the proven character of your faith—more precious than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.<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="/proverbs/20-15.htm">Proverbs 20:15</a></span><br />There is an abundance of gold and rubies, but lips of knowledge are a rare treasure.<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="/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="/isaiah/13-12.htm">Isaiah 13:12</a></span><br />I will make man scarcer than pure gold, and mankind rarer than the gold of Ophir.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/10-21.htm">1 Kings 10:21</a></span><br />All King Solomon’s drinking cups were gold, and all the utensils of the House of the Forest of Lebanon were pure gold. There was no silver, because it was accounted as nothing in the days of Solomon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/10-27.htm">1 Kings 10:27</a></span><br />The king made silver as common in Jerusalem as stones, and cedar as abundant as sycamore in the foothills.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/9-20.htm">2 Chronicles 9:20</a></span><br />All King Solomon’s drinking cups were gold, and all the utensils of the House of the Forest of Lebanon were pure gold. There was no silver, because it was accounted as nothing in the days of Solomon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/9-27.htm">2 Chronicles 9:27</a></span><br />The king made silver as common in Jerusalem as stones, and cedar as abundant as sycamore in the foothills.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">The gold and the crystal cannot equal it: and the exchange of it shall not be for jewels of fine gold.</p><p class="hdg">crystal</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezekiel/1-22.htm">Ezekiel 1:22</a></b></br> And the likeness of the firmament upon the heads of the living creature <i>was</i> as the colour of the terrible crystal, stretched forth over their heads above.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/revelation/4-6.htm">Revelation 4:6</a></b></br> And before the throne <i>there was</i> a sea of glass like unto crystal: and in the midst of the throne, and round about the throne, <i>were</i> four beasts full of eyes before and behind.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/revelation/21-11.htm">Revelation 21:11</a></b></br> Having the glory of God: and her light <i>was</i> like unto a stone most precious, even like a jasper stone, clear as crystal;</p><p class="hdg">jewels.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/ezra/8-30.htm">Articles</a> <a href="/esther/2-9.htm">Best</a> <a href="/1_kings/3-13.htm">Compare</a> <a href="/judges/8-3.htm">Compared</a> <a href="/revelation/22-1.htm">Crystal</a> <a href="/job/13-2.htm">Equal</a> <a href="/job/28-15.htm">Exchange</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/14-25.htm">Exchanged</a> <a href="/job/28-1.htm">Fine</a> <a href="/revelation/22-1.htm">Glass</a> <a href="/job/28-16.htm">Gold</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-27.htm">Jewels</a> <a href="/job/28-16.htm">Price</a> <a href="/job/28-15.htm">Thereof</a> <a href="/esther/1-7.htm">Vessel</a> <a href="/esther/1-7.htm">Vessels</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/jeremiah/28-3.htm">Articles</a> <a href="/job/28-19.htm">Best</a> <a href="/job/28-19.htm">Compare</a> <a href="/job/28-19.htm">Compared</a> <a href="/job/28-18.htm">Crystal</a> <a href="/job/28-19.htm">Equal</a> <a href="/psalms/109-5.htm">Exchange</a> <a href="/psalms/106-20.htm">Exchanged</a> <a href="/job/31-24.htm">Fine</a> <a href="/job/37-18.htm">Glass</a> <a href="/job/28-19.htm">Gold</a> <a href="/proverbs/3-15.htm">Jewels</a> <a href="/job/28-18.htm">Price</a> <a href="/job/28-22.htm">Thereof</a> <a href="/psalms/2-9.htm">Vessel</a> <a href="/proverbs/3-10.htm">Vessels</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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/job/28.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/job/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/job/28.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Neither gold nor crystal can compare to it</b><br>This phrase emphasizes the incomparable value of wisdom, a central theme in the Book of Job. In the ancient Near East, gold was a symbol of wealth and power, often used in trade and as a standard of value. Crystal, likely referring to a precious stone or clear quartz, was also highly prized. The comparison suggests that wisdom surpasses even the most treasured material possessions. This echoes <a href="/proverbs/3-15.htm">Proverbs 3:15</a>, which states that wisdom is more precious than rubies. The cultural context of Job's time placed immense value on material wealth, yet this verse elevates wisdom above all.<p><b>nor jewels of fine gold be exchanged for it</b><br>The mention of "jewels of fine gold" further underscores the theme of wisdom's superiority over material wealth. Fine gold, often used in the crafting of jewelry and religious artifacts, was considered the pinnacle of earthly riches. The idea of exchanging jewels for wisdom suggests a transaction where wisdom is the ultimate prize, unattainable through mere wealth. This reflects the biblical principle that true wisdom comes from God and cannot be bought, as seen in <a href="/james/1-5.htm">James 1:5</a>, where believers are encouraged to ask God for wisdom. The verse also foreshadows the New Testament teaching that Christ is the embodiment of divine wisdom (<a href="/1_corinthians/1-24.htm">1 Corinthians 1:24</a>), offering a deeper spiritual insight that transcends earthly riches.<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 engaged in a discourse about the value of wisdom.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/u/uz.htm">Uz</a></b><br>The land where Job lived, often associated with the region east of Israel. It serves as the backdrop for Job's trials and dialogues.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/w/wisdom.htm">Wisdom</a></b><br>The primary subject of <a href="/bsb/job/28.htm">Job 28</a>, depicted as more valuable than any earthly treasure. The chapter poetically explores the search for wisdom.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_incomparable_value_of_wisdom.htm">The Incomparable Value of Wisdom</a></b><br>True wisdom cannot be measured by material wealth. It surpasses all earthly treasures, including gold and jewels.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_source_of_wisdom.htm">The Source of Wisdom</a></b><br>Wisdom is a divine gift from God, not something that can be acquired through human effort or wealth. It requires a relationship with God to truly understand and possess it.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/pursuing_wisdom_in_daily_life.htm">Pursuing Wisdom in Daily Life</a></b><br>Believers are encouraged to seek wisdom through prayer, scripture study, and a life of obedience to God's commands.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/w/wisdom_and_contentment.htm">Wisdom and Contentment</a></b><br>Understanding the value of wisdom leads to contentment, as it shifts focus from material possessions to spiritual growth and understanding.<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/what_does_the_bible_say_about_crystals.htm">What is the Bible's perspective on crystals?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_job_2_1-6_show_god's_goodness.htm">How can God's conversation with Satan, suggesting further suffering, be reconciled with the Bible's portrayal of God's goodness? (Job 2:1-6)</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/why_omit_modern_methods_in_job_28.htm">Why does the chapter describe hidden treasures of nature yet fail to mention methods beyond ancient superstition for finding them (Job 28)?</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>(17) <span class= "bld">The exchange of </span>it.--Or, according to some, <span class= "ital">the attraction of it. </span>The remainder of this chapter calls for little remark: its unrivalled sublimity is patent, and comment is superfluous. There is a general resemblance between this chapter and Proverbs 8, and both seem to imply a knowledge of the Mosaic narrative of creation.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/job/28.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 17.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">The gold and the crystal cannot equal it</span>; rather, <span class="accented">gold and crystal.</span> This second mention of gold (see ver. ]5) seems superfluous, but perhaps the patriarch is thinking of some goblet or ornament in which crystal and gold were combined together. Ornaments of this kind bare been found in Phoenicia ('Hist. of Phoenicia,' pp. 362, 370). <span class="cmt_word">And the exchange of it shall not be for jewels of fine gold</span>; or, <span class="accented">vessels of fine gold.</span> Both in Egypt and Phoenicia vessels of gold were common. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/job/28-17.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">Neither</span><br /><span class="heb">לֹא־</span> <span class="translit">(lō-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb - Negative particle<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not, no</span><br /><br /><span class="word">gold</span><br /><span class="heb">זָ֭הָב</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 /><br /><span class="word">nor crystal</span><br /><span class="heb">וּזְכוֹכִ֑ית</span> <span class="translit">(ū·zə·ḵō·w·ḵîṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2137.htm">Strong's 2137: </a> </span><span class="str2">Transparency, glass</span><br /><br /><span class="word">can compare,</span><br /><span class="heb">יַעַרְכֶ֣נָּה</span> <span class="translit">(ya·‘ar·ḵen·nāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6186.htm">Strong's 6186: </a> </span><span class="str2">To set in a, row, arrange, put in order</span><br /><br /><span class="word">nor jewels</span><br /><span class="heb">כְּלִי־</span> <span class="translit">(kə·lî-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3627.htm">Strong's 3627: </a> </span><span class="str2">Something prepared, any apparatus</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of fine gold</span><br /><span class="heb">פָֽז׃</span> <span class="translit">(p̄āz)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6337.htm">Strong's 6337: </a> </span><span class="str2">Refined, pure gold</span><br /><br /><span class="word">be exchanged for it.</span><br /><span class="heb">וּתְמ֖וּרָתָ֣הּ</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ṯə·mū·rā·ṯāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8545.htm">Strong's 8545: </a> </span><span class="str2">Barter, compensation</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/job/28-17.htm">Job 28:17 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/job/28-17.htm">Job 28:17 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/job/28-17.htm">Job 28:17 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/job/28-17.htm">Job 28:17 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/job/28-17.htm">Job 28:17 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/job/28-17.htm">Job 28:17 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/job/28-17.htm">Job 28:17 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/job/28-17.htm">Job 28:17 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/job/28-17.htm">Job 28:17 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/job/28-17.htm">Job 28:17 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/job/28-17.htm">OT Poetry: Job 28:17 Gold and glass can't equal it neither (Jb) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/job/28-16.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Job 28:16"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Job 28:16" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/job/28-18.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Job 28:18"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Job 28:18" /></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>