Scripture Spot Logo

Surely there is a mine for silver, And a place for gold which they refine.

Commentaries

...

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Surely there is a vein for silver - Margin, “mine.” Coverdale translates this, “There are places where silver is molten.” Professor Lee tran…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Surely there is a vein for the silver. — In this chapter, Job draws out a magnificent contrast between human skill and in…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Surely there is a vein for the silver
Silver is mentioned first, not because the most valuable, for gold is preferab…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Job maintained that the arrangements of Providence are regulated by the highest wisdom. To confirm this, he showed how much knowledge and wealth pe…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

Previously, Job had shown how frail and perishable the lot is that the wicked receive from God (Job 27:13). Now, he intends to show, on…

Sermons

Loading sermons...

Catechisms

Loading catechisms...

Confessions

Loading confessions...

Devotionals

Loading devotionals...