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Job 28

Job 28 ( Job • Chapter 28 (28 verses)): Surely there is a vein for the silver, and a place for gold where they fine it. Iron is taken out of the earth, and brass is molten out of the stone. He setteth an end to darkness, and searcheth out all perfection: the stones of darkness, and the shadow of death. Mentions: Ophir , Ethiopia . It is closely linked with Job (Old Testament • 42 Chapters): Job (Old Testament, 42 chapters). Key figures: Eliphaz , Adam , Ram (or Amram ). Key places: Tema , Sheba , Ophir , Ethiopia , Adam , Jordan . Opens with: "There was a man in the land of Uz, whose name was Job; and that man was perfect and upright, and one that feared God, and eschewed evil...."

Biblical Geography & Sacred Architecture

Key geographical locations connected to this topic include Ethiopia (region. Referenced in Est 1:1 , Est 8:9 , Job 28:19 .) Ophir (Ancient biblical location referenced in 1 Kgs 9:28 , 1 Kgs 10:11 , 1 Kgs 22:48 , 1 Chr 29:4 , 2 Chr 8:18 , 2 Chr 9:10 (identified with India ).)

Scripture Witness (KJV) & Canonical Context

Primary KJV scripture witnesses include Job 28:20 : "Whence then cometh wisdom? and where is the place of understanding?"; Job 28:23 : "God understandeth the way thereof, and he knoweth the place thereof."; Job 28:28 : "And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding.". Related canonical books and chapters: Job 28 ( Job • Chapter 28 (28 verses)), Job (Old Testament • 42 Chapters), Acts 28 ( Acts • Chapter 28 (31 verses)).

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Topics, People & Places (36)

Job 28
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Job • Chapter 28 (28 verses)

Surely there is a vein for the silver, and a place for gold where they fine it. Iron is taken out of the earth, and brass is molten out of the stone. He setteth an end to darkness, and searcheth out all perfection: the stones of darkness, and the shadow of death. Mentions: Ophir , Ethiopia .

Job
99% Old Testament
Old Testament • 42 Chapters

Job (Old Testament, 42 chapters). Key figures: Eliphaz , Adam , Ram (or Amram ). Key places: Tema , Sheba , Ophir , Ethiopia , Adam , Jordan . Opens with: "There was a man in the land of Uz, whose name was Job; and that man was perfect and upright, and one that feared God, and eschewed evil...."

Ethiopia
80% Mapped Place
Biblical Place • 21.960°N, 31.344°E

region. Referenced in Est 1:1 , Est 8:9 , Job 28:19 .

Ophir
78% Mapped Place
Biblical Place • India • 22.000°N, 77.000°E

Ancient biblical location referenced in 1 Kgs 9:28 , 1 Kgs 10:11 , 1 Kgs 22:48 , 1 Chr 29:4 , 2 Chr 8:18 , 2 Chr 9:10 (identified with India ).

Acts 28
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Acts • Chapter 28 (31 verses)

And when they were escaped, then they knew that the island was called Melita. And the barbarous people shewed us no little kindness: for they kindled a fire, and received us every one, because of the present rain, and because of the cold. And when Paul had gathered a bundle of st... Mentions: Jacob/Israel , Yeshua the Messiah , Moses , Alexandria , Syracuse , Rhegium , Puteoli , Rome .

Matthew 28
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Matthew • Chapter 28 (20 verses)

In the end of the sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to see the sepulchre. And, behold, there was a great earthquake: for the angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the do... Mentions: Mary, Yeshua the Messiah , Galilee .

1 Chronicles 28
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1 Chronicles • Chapter 28 (21 verses)

And David assembled all the princes of Israel , the princes of the tribes, and the captains of the companies that ministered to the king by course, and the captains over the thousands, and captains over the hundreds, and the stewards over all the substance and possession of the ki... Mentions: David , Jacob/Israel , Judah , Solomon , Jerusalem .

1 Samuel 28
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1 Samuel • Chapter 28 (25 verses)

And it came to pass in those days, that the Philistines gathered their armies together for warfare, to fight with Israel . And Achish said unto David , Know thou assuredly, that thou shalt go out with me to battle, thou and thy men. And David said to Achish, Surely thou shalt know ... Mentions: Jacob/Israel , David, Samuel , Saul , Amalek , Ramah 1 , Shunem , Gilboa .

2 Chronicles 28
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2 Chronicles • Chapter 28 (27 verses)

Ahaz was twenty years old when he began to reign, and he reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem : but he did not that which was right in the sight of the Lord, like David his father: For he walked in the ways of the kings of Israel , and made also molten images for Baalim. Moreover he ... Mentions: Ahaz , David , Jacob/Israel , Judah , Zichri , Jerusalem , Syria , Damascus , Ephraim , Samaria .

Deuteronomy 28
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Deuteronomy • Chapter 28 (68 verses)

And it shall come to pass, if thou shalt hearken diligently unto the voice of the Lord thy God, to observe and to do all his commandments which I command thee this day, that the Lord thy God will set thee on high above all nations of the earth: And all these blessings shall come ... Mentions: Egypt .

Exodus 28
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Exodus • Chapter 28 (43 verses)

And take thou unto thee Aaron thy brother, and his sons with him, from among the children of Israel , that he may minister unto me in the priest's office, even Aaron , Nadab and Abihu , Eleazar and Ithamar , Aaron's sons. And thou shalt make holy garments for Aaron thy brother for gl... Mentions: Aaron, Jacob/Israel , Nadab , Abihu , Eleazar .

Ezekiel 28
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Ezekiel • Chapter 28 (26 verses)

The word of the Lord came again unto me, saying, Son of man, say unto the prince of Tyre , Thus saith the Lord God; Because thine heart is lifted up, and thou hast said, I am a God, I sit in the seat of God, in the midst of the seas; yet thou art a man, and not God, though thou se... Mentions: Daniel , Jacob/Israel , Tyre , Eden .

Genesis 28
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Genesis • Chapter 28 (22 verses)

And Isaac called Jacob , and blessed him, and charged him, and said unto him, Thou shalt not take a wife of the daughters of Canaan . Arise, go to Paddan –aram, to the house of Bethuel thy mother's father; and take thee a wife from thence of the daughters of Laban thy mother's broth... Mentions: Isaac , Jacob/Israel , Canaan , Bethuel , Laban , Paddan , Esau .

Isaiah 28
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Isaiah • Chapter 28 (29 verses)

Woe to the crown of pride, to the drunkards of Ephraim , whose glorious beauty is a fading flower, which are on the head of the fat valleys of them that are overcome with wine! Behold, the Lord hath a mighty and strong one, which as a tempest of hail and a destroying storm, as a f... Mentions: Ephraim , Jerusalem , Zion , Gibeon .

Jeremiah 28
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Jeremiah • Chapter 28 (17 verses)

And it came to pass the same year, in the beginning of the reign of Zedekiah king of Judah , in the fourth year, and in the fifth month, that Hananiah the son of Azur the prophet, which was of Gibeon , spake unto me in the house of the Lord, in the presence of the priests and of al... Mentions: Zedekiah (or Matteniah), Judah , Jacob/Israel , Jehoiachin (or Jeconiah ), Jehoiakim (or Eliakim ), Gibeon , Babylon .

Job 1
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Job • Chapter 1 (22 verses)

There was a man in the land of Uz, whose name was Job ; and that man was perfect and upright, and one that feared God, and eschewed evil. And there were born unto him seven sons and three daughters. His substance also was seven thousand sheep, and three thousand camels, and five h...

Job 2
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Job • Chapter 2 (13 verses)

Again there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the Lord, and Satan came also among them to present himself before the Lord. And the Lord said unto Satan, From whence comest thou? And Satan answered the Lord, and said, From going to and fro in the ear... Mentions: Eliphaz .

Job 3
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Job • Chapter 3 (26 verses)

After this opened Job his mouth, and cursed his day. And Job spake, and said, Let the day perish wherein I was born, and the night in which it was said, There is a man child conceived.

Job 4
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Job • Chapter 4 (21 verses)

Then Eliphaz the Temanite answered and said, If we assay to commune with thee, wilt thou be grieved? but who can withhold himself from speaking? Behold, thou hast instructed many, and thou hast strengthened the weak hands. Mentions: Eliphaz .

Job 5
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Job • Chapter 5 (27 verses)

Call now, if there be any that will answer thee; and to which of the saints wilt thou turn? For wrath killeth the foolish man, and envy slayeth the silly one. I have seen the foolish taking root: but suddenly I cursed his habitation.

Job 6
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Job • Chapter 6 (30 verses)

But Job answered and said, Oh that my grief were thoroughly weighed, and my calamity laid in the balances together! For now it would be heavier than the sand of the sea: therefore my words are swallowed up. Mentions: Tema , Sheba .

Job 7
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Job • Chapter 7 (21 verses)

Is there not an appointed time to man upon earth? are not his days also like the days of an hireling? As a servant earnestly desireth the shadow, and as an hireling looketh for the reward of his work: So am I made to possess months of vanity, and wearisome nights are appointed to...

Job 8
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Job • Chapter 8 (22 verses)

Then answered Bildad the Shuhite, and said, How long wilt thou speak these things? and how long shall the words of thy mouth be like a strong wind? Doth God pervert judgment? or doth the Almighty pervert justice?

Job 9
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Job • Chapter 9 (35 verses)

Then Job answered and said, I know it is so of a truth: but how should man be just with God? If he will contend with him, he cannot answer him one of a thousand.

Job 10
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Job • Chapter 10 (22 verses)

My soul is weary of my life; I will leave my complaint upon myself; I will speak in the bitterness of my soul. I will say unto God, Do not condemn me; shew me wherefore thou contendest with me. Is it good unto thee that thou shouldest oppress, that thou shouldest despise the work...

Job 11
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Job • Chapter 11 (20 verses)

Then answered Zophar the Naamathite, and said, Should not the multitude of words be answered? and should a man full of talk be justified? Should thy lies make men hold their peace? and when thou mockest, shall no man make thee ashamed?

Job 12
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Job • Chapter 12 (25 verses)

And Job answered and said, No doubt but ye are the people, and wisdom shall die with you. But I have understanding as well as you; I am not inferior to you: yea, who knoweth not such things as these?

Job 13
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Job • Chapter 13 (28 verses)

Lo, mine eye hath seen all this, mine ear hath heard and understood it. What ye know, the same do I know also: I am not inferior unto you. Surely I would speak to the Almighty, and I desire to reason with God.

Job 14
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Job • Chapter 14 (22 verses)

Man that is born of a woman is of few days, and full of trouble. He cometh forth like a flower, and is cut down: he fleeth also as a shadow, and continueth not. And dost thou open thine eyes upon such an one, and bringest me into judgment with thee?

Job 15
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Job • Chapter 15 (35 verses)

Then answered Eliphaz the Temanite, and said, Should a wise man utter vain knowledge, and fill his belly with the east wind? Should he reason with unprofitable talk? or with speeches wherewith he can do no good? Mentions: Eliphaz .

Job 16
52% Chapter
Job • Chapter 16 (22 verses)

Then Job answered and said, I have heard many such things: miserable comforters are ye all. Shall vain words have an end? or what emboldeneth thee that thou answerest?

Job 17
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Job • Chapter 17 (16 verses)

My breath is corrupt, my days are extinct, the graves are ready for me. Are there not mockers with me? and doth not mine eye continue in their provocation? Lay down now, put me in a surety with thee; who is he that will strike hands with me?

Job 18
51% Chapter
Job • Chapter 18 (21 verses)

Then answered Bildad the Shuhite, and said, How long will it be ere ye make an end of words? mark, and afterwards we will speak. Wherefore are we counted as beasts, and reputed vile in your sight?

Job 19
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Job • Chapter 19 (29 verses)

Then Job answered and said, How long will ye vex my soul, and break me in pieces with words? These ten times have ye reproached me: ye are not ashamed that ye make yourselves strange to me.

Job 20
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Job • Chapter 20 (29 verses)

Then answered Zophar the Naamathite, and said, Therefore do my thoughts cause me to answer, and for this I make haste. I have heard the check of my reproach, and the spirit of my understanding causeth me to answer.

Job 21
51% Chapter
Job • Chapter 21 (34 verses)

But Job answered and said, Hear diligently my speech, and let this be your consolations. Suffer me that I may speak; and after that I have spoken, mock on.

Scripture Passages (24)

Whence then cometh wisdom? and where is the place of understanding?

God understandeth the way thereof, and he knoweth the place thereof.

And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding.

But where shall wisdom be found? and where is the place of understanding?

Destruction and death say, We have heard the fame thereof with our ears.

He cutteth out rivers among the rocks; and his eye seeth every precious thing.

To make the weight for the winds; and he weigheth the waters by measure.

Job 28:2 (KJV)
Job 28 KJV

Iron is taken out of the earth, and brass is molten out of the stone.

Job 28:6 (KJV)
Job 28 KJV

The stones of it are the place of sapphires: and it hath dust of gold.

Job 28:8 (KJV)
Job 28 KJV

The lion's whelps have not trodden it, nor the fierce lion passed by it.

Job 28:9 (KJV)
Job 28 KJV

He putteth forth his hand upon the rock; he overturneth the mountains by the roots.

It cannot be gotten for gold, neither shall silver be weighed for the price thereof.

For he looketh to the ends of the earth, and seeth under the whole heaven;

Man knoweth not the price thereof; neither is it found in the land of the living.

It cannot be valued with the gold of Ophir , with the precious onyx, or the sapphire.

The topaz of Ethiopia shall not equal it, neither shall it be valued with pure gold.

Which the clouds do drop and distil upon man abundantly.

Then did he see it, and declare it; he prepared it, yea, and searched it out.

Job 28:1 (KJV)
Job 28 KJV

Surely there is a vein for the silver, and a place for gold where they fine it.

Job 28:7 (KJV)
Job 28 KJV

There is a path which no fowl knoweth, and which the vulture's eye hath not seen:

He bindeth the floods from overflowing; and the thing that is hid bringeth he forth to light.

The depth saith, It is not in me: and the sea saith, It is not with me.

When he made a decree for the rain, and a way for the lightning of the thunder:

Hath the rain a father? or who hath begotten the drops of dew?

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