Job 28:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Job 28:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Job 28:17 is a verse from the book of Job in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "The gold and the crystal cannot equal it: and the exchange of it shall not be for jewels of fine gold. jewels...: or, ve..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Job 28:17 — KJV
“The gold and the crystal cannot equal it: and the exchange of it shall not be for jewels of fine gold. jewels...: or, vessels of”
— Job 28:17 (KJV)
Job 28:17 in Context — About the Book of Job
Job is the Bible's deepest wrestle with undeserved suffering. A blameless man loses everything, sits in ashes, and refuses easy answers — from his friends or himself. God answers from the whirlwind not with explanations but with Himself, and Job's fortunes are restored double.
Cross-References for Job 28:17
“And the servant brought forth jewels of silver, and jewels of gold, and raiment, and gave them to Rebekah: he gave also to her brother and to her mother precious things. jewels: Heb. vessels”
Shares key themes with Job 28:17: gold, jewels, vessels
“And Hezekiah hearkened unto them, and shewed them all the house of his precious things, the silver, and the gold, and the spices, and the precious ointment, and all the house of his armour, and all that was found in his treasures: there was nothing in his house, nor in all his dominion, that Hezekiah shewed them not. precious things: or, spicery armour: or, jewels: Heb. vessels”
Shares key themes with Job 28:17: gold, jewels, vessels
“Also twenty basons of gold, of a thousand drams; and two vessels of fine copper, precious as gold. fine...: Heb. yellow, or, shining brass precious: Heb. desirable”
Shares key themes with Job 28:17: gold, fine, vessels
“And Hezekiah was glad of them, and shewed them the house of his precious things, the silver, and the gold, and the spices, and the precious ointment, and all the house of his armour, and all that was found in his treasures: there was nothing in his house, nor in all his dominion, that Hezekiah shewed them not. precious things: or, spicery armour: or, jewels: Heb. vessels, or, instruments”
Shares key themes with Job 28:17: gold, jewels, vessels
“The merchandise of gold, and silver, and precious stones, and of pearls, and fine linen, and purple, and silk, and scarlet, and all thyine wood, and all manner vessels of ivory, and all manner vessels of most precious wood, and of brass, and iron, and marble, thyine: or, sweet”
Shares key themes with Job 28:17: gold, fine, vessels
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