Job 28:19
The topaz of Ethiopia cannot compare with it, Against purest gold, can it not be weighed.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
The topaz of Ethiopia shall not equal it, neither shall it be valued with pure gold.
In Context
18Coral or crystal, cannot be mentioned, Yea, a possession, is wisdom, above red coral;
20Whence then cometh, wisdom? And where is the place of understanding?
Cross References
Exodus 28:17And thou shalt set therein a setting of stones, four rows of stones,—one row—a sardius, a topaz and an emerald, the first row;
Proverbs 3:13How happy the man who hath found wisdom, and the man who draweth forth understanding,
Proverbs 20:15There are gold, and an abundance of corals, but, precious jewels, are the lips of knowledge.
Revelation 21:20the fifth, sardonyx, the sixth, sardius, the seventh, chrysolite, the eighth, beryl, the ninth, topaz, the tenth, chrysoprase, the eleventh, hyacinth, the twelfth, amethyst;
Matthew Henry on Job 28:13-20
The Excellency of Wisdom. ( b. c. 1520.) 14 The depth saith, It is not in me: and the sea saith, It is not with me. 15 It cannot be gotten for gold, neither shall silver be weighed for the price thereof. 16 It cannot be valued with the gold of Ophir, with the precious onyx, or the sapphire. 17 The gold and the crystal cannot equal it: and the exchange of it shall not be for jewels of fine gold. 18 No mention shall be made of coral, or of pearls: for the price of wisdom is above rubies. 19 The topaz of Ethiopia… Read the whole commentary →