Job 28:13 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Man knoweth not the price thereof; neither is it found in the land of the living.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

People don't know how much it's worth, and it can't be found anywhere on earth among the living.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse is saying that true wisdom is so valuable that humans can't even put a price on it, and it's not something you can find just by looking around in the world.

📚 Historical Context

This verse comes from Job's famous poem about wisdom in chapter 28, where he describes humanity's amazing ability to mine precious metals and gems from deep in the earth. However, Job points out that despite all human skill and technology, true wisdom - understanding God and His ways - remains beyond human reach and discovery.

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