Job 28:12
Job · Old Testament · Chapter 28
“But where shall wisdom be found? and where is the place of understanding?”Job 28:12
What Does Job 28:12 Mean?
Job 28:12 is found in the book of Job, chapter 28, verse 12 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 16 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (16)
These passages are connected to Job 28:12 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
James 1:5“If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.”Job 28:20“Whence then cometh wisdom? and where is the place of understanding?”Proverbs 2:4“If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as for hid treasures;”Proverbs 23:23“Buy the truth, and sell it not; also wisdom, and instruction, and understanding.”Proverbs 3:19“The LORD by wisdom hath founded the earth; by understanding hath he established the heavens.”1 Corinthians 1:19“For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent.”Colossians 2:3“In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.”Job 28:28“And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the LORD, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding.”Ecclesiastes 7:23“All this have I proved by wisdom: I said, I will be wise; but it was far from me.”James 1:17“Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.”1 Kings 3:9“Give therefore thy servant an understanding heart to judge thy people, that I may discern between good and bad: for who is able to judge this thy so great a people?”Psalms 51:6“Behold, thou desirest truth in the inward parts: and in the hidden part thou shalt make me to know wisdom.”Ecclesiastes 7:24“That which is far off, and exceeding deep, who can find it out?”James 3:17“But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.”Job 36:3“I will fetch my knowledge from afar, and will ascribe righteousness to my Maker.”Proverbs 20:15“There is gold, and a multitude of rubies: but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.”
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