King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
The gold and the crystal cannot equal it: and the exchange of it [shall not be for] jewels of fine gold.
Complete Jewish Bible:
Neither gold nor glass can be compared with it; nor can it be exchanged for a bowl of fine gold,
Berean Standard Bible:
Neither gold nor crystal can compare to it, nor jewels of fine gold be exchanged for it.
American Standard Version:
Gold and glass cannot equal it, Neither shall it be exchanged for jewels of fine gold.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
The gold{H2091} and the crystal{H2137} cannot equal{H6186} it: and the exchange{H8545} of it shall not be for jewels{H3627} of fine gold{H6337}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Revelation 22:1
- ¶ And he shewed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding out of the throne of God and of the Lamb.
Revelation 21:11
- Having the glory of God: and her light [was] like unto a stone most precious, even like a jasper stone, clear as crystal;
Proverbs 16:16
- ¶ How much better [is it] to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!
Ezekiel 1:22
- And the likeness of the firmament upon the heads of the living creature [was] as the colour of the terrible crystal, stretched forth over their heads above.
Revelation 4:6
- And before the throne [there was] a sea of glass like unto crystal: and in the midst of the throne, and round about the throne, [were] four beasts full of eyes before and behind.
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Commentary for Job 28:17
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H2091
There are 336 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: זָהָב
Transliteration: zâhâb
Pronunciation: zaw-hawb'
Description: from an unused root meaning to shimmer; gold, figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e. yellow), as oil, a clear sky; gold(-en), fair weather. - Strong's Number: H2137
There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: זְכוּכִית
Transliteration: zᵉkûwkîyth
Pronunciation: zek-oo-keeth
Description: from זָכָה; properly, transparency, i.e. glass; crystal. - Strong's Number: H6186
There are 71 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עָרַךְ
Transliteration: ʻârak
Pronunciation: aw-rak'
Description: a primitive root; to set in a row, i.e. arrange, put in order (in a very wide variety of applications); put (set) (the battle, self) in array, compare, direct, equal, esteem, estimate, expert (in war), furnish, handle, join (battle), ordain, (lay, put, reckon up, set) (in) order, prepare, tax, value. - Strong's Number: H8545
There are 6 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: תְּמוּרָה
Transliteration: tᵉmûwrâh
Pronunciation: tem-oo-raw'
Description: from מוּר; barter, compensation; (ex-) change(-ing), recompense, restitution. - Strong's Number: H3627
There are 276 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: כְּלִי
Transliteration: kᵉlîy
Pronunciation: kel-ee'
Description: from כָּלָה; something prepared, i.e. any apparatus (as an implement, utensil, dress, vessel or weapon); armour(-bearer), artillery, bag, carriage, [phrase] furnish, furniture, instrument, jewel, that is made of, [idiom] one from another, that which pertaineth, pot, [phrase] psaltery, sack, stuff, thing, tool, vessel, ware, weapon, [phrase] whatsoever. - Strong's Number: H6337
There are 9 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: פָּז
Transliteration: pâz
Pronunciation: pawz
Description: from פָּזַז; pure (gold); hence, gold itself (as refined); fine (pure) gold.