It cannot be gotten for gold, neither shall silver be weighed for the price thereof.
No se puede comprar con oro, ni se puede pesar plata para pagarla.
La sabiduría no se puede obtener con riquezas materiales.
📚 Contexto Histórico
In the Book of Job, which is set in ancient times during the patriarchal era, Job is reflecting on the elusive nature of wisdom in a poetic discourse. He compares human efforts to mine gold and silver from the earth with the impossibility of obtaining true wisdom through material means, emphasizing that wisdom is a divine gift beyond human reach. This highlights the cultural value placed on precious metals in the ancient Near East, where wealth was often seen as a measure of success, yet Job contrasts this with the superior, unattainable essence of godly insight.
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