Job 28:6
Job 28:6 in Multiple Translations
Its rocks are the source of sapphires, containing flecks of gold.
The stones of it are the place of sapphires: and it hath dust of gold.
The stones thereof are the place of sapphires, And it hath dust of gold.
Its stones are the place of sapphires, and it has dust of gold.
Here the rocks contain lapis lazuli and the dust contains gold.
The stones thereof are a place of saphirs, and the dust of it is golde.
A place of the sapphire [are] its stones, And it hath dust of gold.
Sapphires come from its rocks. It has dust of gold.
The stones of it are the place of sapphires: and it hath dust of gold.
The stones of it are the place of sapphires, and the clods of it are gold.
The stones that are dug from under the ground contain ◄sapphires/very valuable blue stones►, and the dirt contains bits of gold.
Berean Amplified Bible — Job 28:6
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Job 28:6 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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מְקוֹם
סַפִּ֥יר
אֲבָנֶ֑י/הָ
וְ/עַפְרֹ֖ת
זָהָ֣ב
לֽ/וֹ
מְקוֹם
mâqôwm
H4725
place
N-ms
סַפִּ֥יר
çappîyr
H5601
sapphire
N-ms
אֲבָנֶ֑י/הָ
ʼeben
H68
stone
N-fp | Suff
וְ/עַפְרֹ֖ת
ʻâphâr
H6083
dust
Conj | N-mp
זָהָ֣ב
zâhâb
H2091
gold
N-ms
לֽ/וֹ
Prep | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Job 28:6
מְקוֹם
mâqôwm
H4725
"place"
N-ms
Maqom means a place or location, like a city or a region. It can also refer to a condition of the body or mind. This term is used to describe a wide range of locations and situations.
Definition: 1) standing place, place 1a) standing place, station, post, office 1b) place, place of human abode 1c) city, land, region 1d) place, locality, spot 1e) space, room, distance 1f) region, quarter, direction 1g) give place to, instead of
Usage: Occurs in 379 OT verses. KJV: country, [idiom] home, [idiom] open, place, room, space, [idiom] whither(-soever). See also: Genesis 1:9; Deuteronomy 12:3; 1 Kings 20:24.
סַפִּ֥יר
çappîyr
H5601
"sapphire"
N-ms
The sapphire is a precious gemstone mentioned in the Bible, possibly used to scratch other materials, as seen in Exodus 24:10. It is a blue gem, highly valued for its beauty and rarity. The KJV translates it as sapphire.
Definition: sapphire, lapis lazuli
Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: sapphire. See also: Exodus 24:10; Song of Solomon 5:14; Isaiah 54:11.
אֲבָנֶ֑י/הָ
ʼeben
H68
"stone"
N-fp | Suff
In the Bible, this word refers to a stone, which could be a rock, a weight, or even a precious gem. It is used to describe a variety of objects, from building materials to hailstones. The KJV translates it as stone or weight.
Definition: : weight 1) stone (large or small) 1a) common stone (in natural state) 1b) stone, as material 1b1) of tablets 1b2) marble, hewn stones 1c) precious stones, stones of fire 1d) stones containing metal (ore), tool for work or weapon 1e) weight 1f) plummet (stones of destruction) also made of metal 1g) stonelike objects, eg hailstones, stony heart, ice 1h) sacred object, as memorial Samuel set up to mark where God helped Israel to defeat the Philistines 1i) (simile) 1i1) sinking in water, motionlessness 1i2) strength, firmness, solidity 1i3) commonness 1j) (metaph) 1j1) petrified with terror 1j2) perverse, hard heart
Usage: Occurs in 239 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] carbuncle, [phrase] mason, [phrase] plummet, (chalk-, hail-, head-, sling-) stone(-ny), (divers) weight(-s). See also: Genesis 2:12; 1 Samuel 6:15; Psalms 91:12.
וְ/עַפְרֹ֖ת
ʻâphâr
H6083
"dust"
Conj | N-mp
Aphar means dust or dry earth, and is also used to describe clay, earth, or mortar. It appears in various forms throughout the Bible.
Definition: 1) dry earth, dust, powder, ashes, earth, ground, mortar, rubbish 1a) dry or loose earth 1b) debris 1c) mortar 1d) ore
Usage: Occurs in 103 OT verses. KJV: ashes, dust, earth, ground, morter, powder, rubbish. See also: Genesis 2:7; Job 28:6; Psalms 7:6.
זָהָ֣ב
zâhâb
H2091
"gold"
N-ms
Gold is a valuable metal, also used to describe something yellow or brilliant, like oil or a clear sky. It is often mentioned in the Bible as a precious resource.
Definition: 1) gold 1a) as precious metal 1b) as a measure of weight 1c) of brilliance, splendour (fig.) Aramaic equivalent: de.hav (דְּהַב "gold" H1722)
Usage: Occurs in 336 OT verses. KJV: gold(-en), fair weather. See also: Genesis 2:11; Numbers 7:26; 1 Chronicles 28:17.
לֽ/וֹ
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Prep | Suff
Study Notes — Job 28:6
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- Context
- Cross References
- Job 28:6 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Job 28:6
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 28:6
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 28:6
- Trapp's Commentary on Job 28:6
- Ellicott's Commentary on Job 28:6
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 28:6
- Cambridge Bible on Job 28:6
- Barnes' Notes on Job 28:6
- Whedon's Commentary on Job 28:6
- Sermons on Job 28:6
Context — Where Can Wisdom Be Found?
4Far from human habitation he cuts a shaft in places forgotten by the foot of man. Far from men he dangles and sways.
5Food may come from the earth, but from below it is transformed as by fire.
6Its rocks are the source of sapphires, containing flecks of gold.
7No bird of prey knows that path; no falcon’s eye has seen it. 8Proud beasts have never trodden it; no lion has ever prowled over it.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Job 28:16 | It cannot be valued in the gold of Ophir, in precious onyx or sapphire. |
| 2 | Exodus 24:10 | and they saw the God of Israel. Under His feet was a work like a pavement made of sapphire, as clear as the sky itself. |
| 3 | Isaiah 54:11 | “O afflicted city, lashed by storms, without solace, surely I will set your stones in antimony and lay your foundations with sapphires. |
| 4 | Song of Solomon 5:14 | His arms are rods of gold set with beryl. His body is an ivory panel bedecked with sapphires. |
| 5 | Revelation 21:19 | The foundations of the city walls were adorned with every kind of precious stone: The first foundation was jasper, the second sapphire, the third chalcedony, the fourth emerald, |
Job 28:6 Summary
[Job 28:6 is a verse that talks about the beauty and wealth of the earth, saying that its rocks are the source of sapphires and contain flecks of gold. This verse helps us appreciate the wonder of God's creation and the treasures that can be found in it, as seen in Psalm 19:1, which says that the heavens declare the glory of God. It also reminds us that there is more to life than what we can see on the surface, and that God often hides treasure in plain sight, as Jesus teaches in Matthew 13:44. By reflecting on this verse, we can cultivate a sense of awe and reverence for the natural world and discover the hidden treasures in our own lives.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of sapphires and gold in Job 28:6?
The mention of sapphires and gold in Job 28:6 highlights the wealth and treasure that can be found in the earth, as described in Psalm 104:24, which says that God's works are full of wonder, and in Haggai 2:8, which notes that all silver and gold belong to God.
How does this verse relate to the rest of Job 28?
Job 28:6 is part of a larger passage that describes the wonders of the natural world and the limits of human knowledge, as seen in Job 28:1-11, where Job talks about the search for wisdom and the discovery of precious stones and metals.
What can we learn from the image of rocks containing flecks of gold?
The image of rocks containing flecks of gold in Job 28:6 teaches us about the value and treasure that can be hidden in plain sight, much like the kingdom of heaven, which Jesus describes in Matthew 13:44 as a treasure hidden in a field.
How does this verse point to God's creation and sovereignty?
Job 28:6 points to God's creation and sovereignty by highlighting the beauty and wealth of the natural world, which is a reflection of God's wisdom and power, as described in Jeremiah 10:12, which says that God made the earth by his power and established the world by his wisdom.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can appreciate the beauty and wonder of God's creation in my daily life?
- How can I cultivate a sense of awe and reverence for the natural world, and what role does Job 28:6 play in that?
- What are some 'hidden treasures' in my life that I may be overlooking, and how can I discover them?
- How does the image of rocks containing flecks of gold challenge my understanding of value and treasure, and what changes can I make in my life as a result?
Gill's Exposition on Job 28:6
The stones of it [are] the place of sapphires,.... In some parts of the earth its stones are a quarry of sapphires, put here for all precious stones: this is a most excellent precious stone, of a sky
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 28:6
The stones of it are the place of sapphires: and it hath dust of gold. Sapphires are found in alluvial soil near rocks and embedded in gneiss.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 28:6
The place of sapphires, i.e. of precious stones; the sapphire, as one of the most eminent, being put for all the rest. In some parts of the earth the sapphires are mixed with stones, and cut out of them and polished. Of this stone, see . It hath, i.e. the earth containeth in or under it. Dust of gold; which is a distinct thing from that gold which is found in the mass or lump, of which ; both sorts of gold being found in the earth.
Trapp's Commentary on Job 28:6
Job 28:6 The stones of it [are] the place of sapphires: and it hath dust of gold.Ver. 6. The stones of it are the place of sapphires] Which are excellent stones, and, therefore, here joined with gold, Quod punctis aureis collucant, because they shine with golden sparklings. Exodus 24:10, the Sanhedrim "saw the God of Israel, and there was under his feet as it were a paved work of a sapphire stone," &c. To show, saith one, that God had now changed their condition, their bricks made in their bondage to sapphire. So, Isaiah 54:11, God graciously promiseth unto his afflicted Church, that had been tossed with tempests, and not comforted, to lay her stones with fair colours and her foundation with sapphires; to make her windows of agates, and her gates of carbuncles, and all her borders of pleasant stones; to render her all glorious within, by the curious enamel and embroidery of holy graces, and to beautify also and bespangle her with outward plenty and prosperity, that she might glitter in the eyes of God and men. And it hath dust of gold] Or, ore of gold; better than that which our Frobisher, in his voyage to discover the strait, brought back with him; from which, when there could be drawn neither gold nor silver, nor any other metal, we have seen it cast forth to repair the highways, saith Mr Cambden.
Ellicott's Commentary on Job 28:6
(6) The stones of it are the place of sapphires.—So ingenious is man that he discovereth a place of which the stones are sapphires and the very dust gold, and a path that no bird of prey knoweth, and which the falcon’s eye hath not seen.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 28:6
Verse 6. The stones - the place of sapphires] In the language of mineralogists, the gangue, matrix, or bed in which the sapphire is found. For a description of this stone, see on Job 28:16. Dust of gold] Or rather, gold dust.
Cambridge Bible on Job 28:6
6. Through these operations which carry ruin into the bowels of the earth men, however, find the richest reward. The stones of the heart of the earth are the place of sapphires, and of auriferous dust. it hath dust of gold] “It” refers to the “place” in the first clause, hardly to the sapphire, although a particular kind of sapphire is described as being grained or striated with gold. This, however, can hardly be what is meant by “dust of gold.” Instead of it hath dust we might render he hath—i. e. man; he finds his way to the place of sapphires and possesses himself of the auriferous earth.
Barnes' Notes on Job 28:6
The stones of it are the place - Among the stones of the earth sapphires are found.
Whedon's Commentary on Job 28:6
6. Sapphires — The precious stone we call the sapphire is generally of a sky-blue colour, transparent, and harder than ruby. The ancients seem to have called the lapis lazuli by that name.
Sermons on Job 28:6
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The Fulfillment of the Promise. by William Arthur | William Arthur preaches about the significant events leading up to the day of Pentecost, drawing parallels between the Old Testament and the New Testament dispensations. He emphasi |
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The Gospel by Tim Keller | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the three results of the gospel that flow into our lives: restructuring of the heart, removal of sin, and reversal of values. The restructurin |
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(Pdf Book) Intolerance by Sister Joela | Sister Joela addresses the challenges of navigating the storm of end-time humanism in her sermon 'Intolerance.' She draws parallels between the choices made by Lot and the moral di |
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After the Holiness Meeting by Samuel Logan Brengle | Samuel Logan Brengle emphasizes the significance of receiving the Holy Spirit after a holiness meeting, encouraging believers to maintain their faith even if they do not initially |
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The Forgiving Nature of God by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson emphasizes the forgiving nature of God, illustrating how even in deep despair, like that experienced by David, one can find hope and restoration through God's mercy |
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Christ in Isaiah - Part 2 by H.J. Vine | H.J. Vine emphasizes the profound wisdom of God as revealed through Christ in Isaiah, illustrating how the Servant of the Lord embodies divine wisdom and purpose. He contrasts the |
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Zion's Foundations, Windows, Gates and Boarders by J.C. Philpot | J.C. Philpot preaches about the precious promises of God, emphasizing that these promises are exceedingly great and precious to the church of God only in specific circumstances whe |