Job 28:18
“No mention shall be made of coral, or of pearls: for the price of wisdom is above rubies.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
No mention shall be made of coral, or of pearls,.... Coral is a marine plant, is as hard as a stone, and of such value…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
No mention shall be made of coral - That is, as a price by which to purchase wisdom, or in comparison with wisdom. The…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Job 28:12-19
Job, having spoken of the wealth of the world, which men put such a value upon and take so much pains for, here comes to…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
or of pearls Rather, of crystal.
price of wisdom is above rubies Or, the possession of wisdom is above (or, more than)…
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