Job 28:15
Old Testament • 8 words with Strong's data
"It cannot be gotten for gold, neither shall silver be weighed for the price thereof."
Word-by-Word Analysis
יָכֹל
yâkôl
to be able, literally (can, could) or morally (may, might)
עָשָׂה
ʻâsâh
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
זָהָב
zâhâb
gold, figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e. yellow), as oil, a clear sky
לֹא
lôʼ
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
כֶּסֶף
keçeph
silver (from its pale color); by implication, money
שָׁקַל
shâqal
to suspend or poise (especially in trade)
חָלַל
châlal
properly, to bore, i.e. (by implication) to wound, to dissolve; figuratively, to profane (a person, place or thing), to break (one's word), to begin (...
Key Terms in This Verse
זָהָב zâhâb
gold, figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e. yellow), as oil, a clear sky
Study H2091 →לֹא lôʼ
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
Study H3808 →חָלַל châlal
properly, to bore, i.e. (by implication) to wound, to dissolve; figuratively, to profane (a person, place or thing), to break (one's word), to begin (as if by an 'opening wedge'); to play (the flute)
Study H2490 →Cross References
How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!
My fruit is better than gold, yea, than fine gold; and my revenue than choice silver.
No mention shall be made of coral, or of pearls: for the price of wisdom is above rubies.
I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me.
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