What does Job 28:15 mean?

Job 28:15 highlights themes such as wisdom, value, incomparable when read in context.

How should I apply Job 28:15 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

It cannot be gotten for gold, neither shall silver be weighed for the price thereof.

13Man knoweth not the price thereof; neither is it found in the land of the living.

14The depth saith, It is not in me: and the sea saith, It is not with me.

15It cannot be gotten for gold, neither shall silver be weighed for the price thereof.

16It cannot be valued with the gold of Ophir, with the precious onyx, or the sapphire.

17The gold and the crystal cannot equal it: and the exchange of it shall not be for jewels of fine gold.

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Proverbs 3:15
Both verses declare the incomparable value of wisdom.
James 1:5
James encourages seeking wisdom, which is more valuable than material wealth.
1 Corinthians 1:25
God's wisdom is described as greater than human wisdom, echoing Job's sentiment.