Job 31:24
Old Testament • 7 words with Strong's data
"If I have made gold my hope, or have said to the fine gold, Thou art my confidence;"
Word-by-Word Analysis
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
יָחַל
yâchal
to wait; by implication, to be patient, hope
אָמַר
ʼâmar
to say (used with great latitude)
זָהָב
zâhâb
gold, figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e. yellow), as oil, a clear sky
מִבְטָח
mibṭâch
properly, a refuge, i.e. (objective) security, or (subjective) assurance
Key Terms in This Verse
מִבְטָח mibṭâch
properly, a refuge, i.e. (objective) security, or (subjective) assurance
Study H4009 →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
He that trusteth in his riches shall fall; but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.
Lo, this is the man that made not God his strength; but trusted in the abundance of his riches, and strengthened himself in his wickedness.
The rich man’s wealth is his strong city: the destruction of the poor is their poverty.
And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man’s life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.
Trust not in oppression, and become not vain in robbery: if riches increase, set not your heart upon them.
For when he dieth he shall carry nothing away: his glory shall not descend after him.
Lest I be full, and deny thee, and say, Who is the LORD? or lest I be poor, and steal, and take the name of my God in vain.
For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.
Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy;
Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry:
And he heard the words of Laban’s sons, saying, Jacob hath taken away all that was our father’s; and of that which was our father’s hath he gotten all this glory.
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