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It can`t be gotten for gold, Neither shall silver be weighed for its price.
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Wisdom: A Gift, Not a Purchase
Commentators emphasize that the wisdom described is not mere information but a deep, relational knowledge of God. This understanding is presented as a priceless gift from the Holy Spirit, not a commodity that can be purchased, placing its value infinitely beyond any earthly treasure.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
It cannot be obtained for gold - Margin, "fine gold shall not be given for it." The word which is here rendered "gold" and in the margin "fi…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
It cannot be gotten for gold Having in general said that there is nothing in the whole compass of the terraqueous gl…
Job here speaks of wisdom and understanding, the knowing and enjoying of God and ourselves. Its worth is infinitely more than all the riches in thi…
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13th Century
Catholic
Since the author had shown that all precious things found in physical bodies are contained in specific places—which, though unknown to men, are sti…