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Job 28:20

Job · Old Testament · Chapter 28

“Whence then cometh wisdom? and where is the place of understanding?”Job 28:20

What Does Job 28:20 Mean?

Job 28:20 is found in the book of Job, chapter 28, verse 20 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 12 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Cross-References (12)

These passages are connected to Job 28:20 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

Job 28:12“But where shall wisdom be found? and where is the place of understanding?”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 12:13“With him is wisdom and strength, he hath counsel and understanding.”Job 28:28“And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the LORD, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding.”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.”Job 12:22“He discovereth deep things out of darkness, and bringeth out to light the shadow of death.”Job 28:23“God understandeth the way thereof, and he knoweth the place thereof.”Proverbs 2:6“For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.”Ecclesiastes 7:23“All this have I proved by wisdom: I said, I will be wise; but it was far from me.”1 Corinthians 2:6“Howbeit we speak wisdom among them that are perfect: yet not the wisdom of this world, nor of the princes of this world, that come to nought:”Job 36:3“I will fetch my knowledge from afar, and will ascribe righteousness to my Maker.”Job 37:19“Teach us what we shall say unto him; for we cannot order our speech by reason of darkness.”

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