Parallel Verses New International Version Mortals put an end to the darkness; they search out the farthest recesses for ore in the blackest darkness. King James Bible He setteth an end to darkness, and searcheth out all perfection: the stones of darkness, and the shadow of death. Darby Bible Translation [Man] putteth an end to the darkness, and exploreth to the utmost limit, the stones of darkness and of the shadow of death. World English Bible Man sets an end to darkness, and searches out, to the furthest bound, the stones of obscurity and of thick darkness. Young's Literal Translation An end hath he set to darkness, And to all perfection he is searching, A stone of darkness and death-shade. Job 28:3 Parallel Commentary Clarke's Commentary on the BibleHe setteth an end to darkness - As it is likely Job still refers to mining, the words above may be understood as pointing out the persevering industry of man in penetrating into the bowels of the earth, in order to seek for metals and precious stones. Even the stones that lay hidden in the bowels of the earth he has digged for and brought to light, and has penetrated in directions in which the solar light could not be transmitted; so that he appears to have gone to the regions of the shadow of death. Mr. Good translates: "Man delveth into the region of darkness; and examineth, to the uttermost limit, the stones of darkness and death-shade." Treasury of Scripture Knowledge searcheth Proverbs 2:4 If you seek her as silver, and search for her as for hid treasures; Habakkuk 2:13 Behold, is it not of the LORD of hosts that the people shall labor in the very fire... Luke 16:8 And the lord commended the unjust steward, because he had done wisely... the stones Job 12:22 He discovers deep things out of darkness, and brings out to light the shadow of death. Library December 4 MorningWhere shall wisdom be found?--JOB 28:12. 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. But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering.--Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.--The only wise God.--Be not wise in thine own eyes. Ah, Lord God! behold, I cannot speak: for I am a child. But the Lord said unto me, Say not, … Anonymous—Daily Light on the Daily Path The Hidden Path Whether Wisdom Should be Reckoned among the Gifts of the Holy Ghost? "But Seek Ye First the Kingdom of God, and his Righteousness, and all These Things Shall be Added unto You. " Cross References Job 28:2 Iron is taken from the earth, and copper is smelted from ore. Job 28:4 Far from human dwellings they cut a shaft, in places untouched by human feet; far from other people they dangle and sway. Ecclesiastes 1:13 I applied my mind to study and to explore by wisdom all that is done under the heavens. What a heavy burden God has laid on mankind! Jump to Previous Bound Dark Darkness Death Death-Shade Deep End Farthest Gloom Limit Obscurity Ore Perfection Places Puts Putteth Recesses Rock Search Searches Searcheth Searching Sets Shades Shadow Stone Stones Thick UtmostJump to Next Bound Dark Darkness Death Death-Shade Deep End Farthest Gloom Limit Obscurity Ore Perfection Places Puts Putteth Recesses Rock Search Searches Searcheth Searching Sets Shades Shadow Stone Stones Thick UtmostLinks Job 28:3 NIVJob 28:3 NLT Job 28:3 ESV Job 28:3 NASB Job 28:3 KJV Job 28:3 Bible Apps Job 28:3 Biblia Paralela Job 28:3 Chinese Bible Job 28:3 French Bible Job 28:3 German Bible Job 28:3 Commentaries THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica®. Bible Hub |