Job 28:16
“It cannot be valued with the gold of Ophir, with the precious onyx, or the sapphire.”
What does Job 28:16 mean?
The Bible verse Job 28:16 in the King James Version (KJV) states: "It cannot be valued with the gold of Ophir, with the precious onyx, or the sapphire." This verse comes from the book of Job in the Old Testament, which tells the story of a man named Job who undergoes immense…
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In the Book of Job, we encounter profound reflections on the nature and value of wisdom. Job 28:16 states, "It cannot be valued with the gold of Ophir, with the precious onyx, or the sapphire." At first glance, this verse may seem to merely convey that wisdom is more precious…
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Heavenly Father, As I come before You today, I am reminded of Job 28:16, which speaks profoundly about the immeasurable value of wisdom: "It cannot be valued with the gold of Ophir, with the precious onyx, or the sapphire." Lord, I stand in awe of Your creation, the beauty of…
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