Job 28:17
Old Testament • 8 words with Strong's data
"The gold and the crystal cannot equal it: and the exchange of it shall not be for jewels of fine gold."
Word-by-Word Analysis
זָהָב
zâhâb
gold, figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e. yellow), as oil, a clear sky
זְכוּכִית
zᵉkûwkîyth
properly, transparency, i.e. glass
יָכֹל
yâkôl
to be able, literally (can, could) or morally (may, might)
עָרַךְ
ʻârak
to set in a row, i.e. arrange, put in order (in a very wide variety of applications)
כְּלִי
kᵉlîy
something prepared, i.e. any apparatus (as an implement, utensil, dress, vessel or weapon)
זָהָב
zâhâb
gold, figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e. yellow), as oil, a clear sky
Key Terms in This Verse
עָרַךְ ʻârak
to set in a row, i.e. arrange, put in order (in a very wide variety of applications)
Study H6186 →כְּלִי kᵉlîy
something prepared, i.e. any apparatus (as an implement, utensil, dress, vessel or weapon)
Study H3627 →זָהָב zâhâb
gold, figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e. yellow), as oil, a clear sky
Study H2091 →זָהָב zâhâb
gold, figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e. yellow), as oil, a clear sky
Study H2091 →Cross References
And he shewed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding out of the throne of God and of the Lamb.
And before the throne there was a sea of glass like unto crystal: and in the midst of the throne, and round about the throne, were four beasts full of eyes before and behind.
And the likeness of the firmament upon the heads of the living creature was as the colour of the terrible crystal, stretched forth over their heads above.
Having the glory of God: and her light was like unto a stone most precious, even like a jasper stone, clear as crystal;
How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!
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