Job 28:19 — Word Study
WLCלֹֽא־ יַ֭עַרְכֶנָּה פִּטְדַת־ כּ֑וּשׁ בְּכֶ֥תֶם טָ֝ה֗וֹר לֹ֣א תְסֻלֶּֽה׃ פ
BSATopazpiṭdâh [a precious gemstone, like the ones on the breastplate] from CushKûwsh [Ethiopia, the region south of Egypt] cannotlôʼ compare to itʻârak▸ [be equal or similar] nor can itlôʼ be valuedçâlâh▸ [weighed or measured] in pureṭâhôwr [clean, untainted] goldkethem [a highly valued metal, like the ornaments in the Temple]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| לֹֽא־ | not | Particle |
| יַ֭עַרְכֶנָּה | it will be comparable to it | Verb qal imperfect third person masculine singular, suffix |
| פִּטְדַת־ | topaz of | Noun common, feminine singular construct |
| כּ֑וּשׁ | Cush | Noun proper |
| בְּכֶ֥תֶם | in gold | Preposition, noun common masculine singular absolute |
| טָ֝ה֗וֹר | pure | Adj |
| לֹ֣א | not | Particle |
| תְסֻלֶּֽה׃ פ | it will be paid | Verb, Pual, imperfect third person feminine singular |
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| BSB | Topaz from Cush cannot compare to it, nor can it be valued in pure gold. |
| KJV | The topaz of Ethiopia shall not equal it, neither shall it be valued with pure gold. |
| ASV | The topaz of Ethiopia shall not equal it, Neither shall it be valued with pure gold. |
| YLT | Not equal it doth the topaz of Cush, With pure gold it is not valued. |
| WEB | The topaz of Ethiopia will not equal it. It won’t be valued with pure gold. |
| BBE | The topaz of Ethiopia is not equal to it, and it may not be valued with the best gold. |
All translations agree on the meaning of this verse.
The sentence structure features a main clause followed by a negation, emphasizing the comparison of wisdom to earthly treasures.







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verbסָלָה
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Deep Study — Job 28:19
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Context — The Value of Wisdomgenerated
Job 28:19 emphasizes that no earthly treasure, including topaz from Cush, can compare to the value of wisdom. The surrounding verses explore the depths of wisdom and its elusive nature, asking profound questions about its origin and accessibility. This passage contrasts material wealth with the greater worth of understanding and insight.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Exodus 28:17 | And mount on it a setting of gemstones, four rows of stones: In the first row there shall be a ruby, a topaz, and an emerald; |
| 2 | Exodus 39:10 | And they mounted on it four rows of gemstones: The first row had a ruby, a topaz, and an emerald; |
| 3 | Ezekiel 28:13 | You were in Eden, the garden of God. Every kind of precious stone adorned you: ruby, topaz, and diamond, beryl, onyx, and jasper, sapphire, turquoise, and emerald. Your mountings and settings were crafted in gold, prepared on the day of your creation. |
| 4 | Revelation 21:20 | the fifth sardonyx, the sixth carnelian, the seventh chrysolite, the eighth beryl, the ninth topaz, the tenth chrysoprase, the eleventh jacinth, and the twelfth amethyst. |
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The Key Word — פִּטְדַת־, pit.dat-generated
The word פִּטְדָה (pitdah) refers to a precious gemstone, specifically topaz. It is mentioned in contexts alongside other gems, indicating its value and beauty, particularly in the high priest's breastplate as noted in Exodus 28:17.
This term is a feminine singular construct noun, showing its role as a subject in the verse. The comparison here emphasizes that even such a valuable stone cannot match the worth of wisdom, highlighting the theme of Job's discourse on the significance of understanding.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
All translations agree that topaz from Cush cannot compare to wisdom.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The main verb in the verse is יַ֭עַרְכֶנָּה (ya'ar'khenah), meaning 'it will be comparable.' This governs the structure of the sentence, with two negations preceding it, indicating what cannot compare or be valued.
The sentence structure places emphasis on the negation לֹא (lo'), which appears twice, underscoring the impossibility of comparing wisdom to earthly riches.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
The Septuagint translates פִּטְדַת־ as τοπάζιον (topazion), indicating a direct correspondence to the Hebrew term for topaz. This choice reflects a consistent understanding of the stone's value in both texts.
The Greek rendering maintains the comparison of topaz from Cush to wisdom, reinforcing the theme of the verse.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Job 28:19 states that topaz from Cush cannot compare to wisdom, nor can it be valued in pure gold. This verse highlights the idea that wisdom is far more valuable than any earthly treasure.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
Job is emphasizing that no material possession, no matter how precious, can match the value and importance of wisdom.
Topaz is mentioned as a representation of precious stones, illustrating the idea that even the most valued gems are insignificant compared to wisdom.
Gold is often seen as a standard of value, and by stating that wisdom cannot be valued in pure gold, Job is underscoring its unmatched worth.
This verse is part of a poetic exploration of wisdom, highlighting its elusive nature and the idea that it is more valuable than any material wealth.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- In what ways do I prioritize wisdom over material possessions in my life?
- How can I seek wisdom in my daily decisions and interactions?
- What are some examples of wisdom that I have encountered that surpasses earthly treasures?
- How does understanding the value of wisdom change my perspective on success and fulfillment?
The early church on this verse — how the Fathers read it
Gregory the Dialogist comments on this verse, arguing from it to illustrate the incomparable value of wisdom over earthly treasures.
The topaz of Ethiopia shall not equal it. Neither shall the purest dyes be brought into comparison. What do we take 'Ethiopia' for, save the present world,Early Church Fathers on Job 28 →
Commentators on this verse — 8 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Job 28:19 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleThe topaz of Ethiopia shall not equal it,.... Not Ethiopia Abyssinia, or that which lies beyond Egypt in Africa; for, as Ludolphus (x) says, there are no gems found there, or very rarely; but Cush,
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Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryThe topaz of Ethiopia shall not equal it, neither shall it be valued with pure gold. Ethiopia - Cush in the Hebrew. Either Ethiopia or the south of Arabia near the Tigris.
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Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy BibleThe topaz; of which see 39:10. Of Ethiopia, or, of Arabia; for Cush signifies both Ethiopia and Arabia; and the topaz was found in the Red Sea, which lay between both, and so might be ascribed to either.
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John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New TestamentsJob 28:19 The topaz of Ethiopia shall not equal it, neither shall it be valued with pure gold.Ver. 19. The topaz of Ethiopia shall not equal it] Of the Topaz, see Plin. lib. 86, cap. 8. It seemeth to have the lustre of gold and purity of crystal, and those agreeable mixtures of colours which make the purple of kings. The operations of this stone are many and rare, as Rueus sets them forth, lib. 2, cap. 3. Neither shall it be valued with pure gold] Plato saith as much of moral wisdom, Oυτεχρυσυς, ουτεαδαμας, ουτωςαστραπτει, No gold or gem so glistereth. And elsewhere he saith, that if moral virtue could be beheld with mortal eyes, mirificos sui amores excitaret, it would wonderfully enamour…
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AdamClarkeAdam Clarke's Commentary on the BibleVerse 19. The topaz of Ethiopia] The country called Cush, which we call Ethiopia, is supposed to be that which extends from the eastern coast of the Red Sea, and stretches towards Lower Egypt. Diodorus Siculus says that the topaz was found in great abundance, as his description intimates, in an island in the Red Sea called Ophiodes, or the isle of serpents, Hist. lib. iii., p. 121. His account is curious, but I greatly doubt its correctness; it seems too much in the form of a legend: yet the reader may consult the place. See also Clarke on "Job 28:16".
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CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges19. equal it] See on Job 28:17. be valued] See on Job 28:16.
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Albert Barnes1798–1870Barnes' Notes on the BibleThe topaz - The topaz is a precious stone, whose colors are yellow, green, blue, and red. Its natural place is in various primitive rocks, such as the topaz-rock, gneiss, and clay-slate.
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Daniel Denison Whedon1808–1885Whedon's Commentary on the Bible19. Topaz — A most precious gem, whose prevailing colour was wine-yellow, passing over into carnation red, lilac, or a pale green. Professor Eadie states that a single topaz has sold for more than a million dollars.
Read Daniel Denison Whedon on Job 28 →The verse in English, compared — 17 translations, and where they part company
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Modern formal
Topaz from Cush cannot compare to it, nor can it be valued in pure gold.
The topaz of Ethiopia will not equal it. It won’t be valued with pure gold.
Topaz from Cush cannot compare to it, nor can it be valued in pure gold.
The topaz of Cush cannot be compared with it; it cannot be purchased with pure gold.
Tyndale line
The topaz of Ethiopia shall not equal it, neither shall it be valued with pure gold.
The topaz of Ethiopia shall not equal it, Neither shall it be valued with pure gold.
The topaz of Ethiopia shall not equal it, neither shall it be valued with pure gold.
The topaz of Cush shall not equal it, neither shall it be valued with pure gold.
The Topaz of Ethiopia shall not be equall vnto it, neither shall it be valued with the wedge of pure gold.
Strictly literal
The topaz of Ethiopia shall not be compared to it, neither shall it be set in the balance with pure gold.
Not equal it doth the topaz of Cush, With pure gold it is not valued.
The topaz of Cush does not equal it, || It is not valued with pure gold.
She cannot be estimated after the topaz of Ethiopia, nor can she be valued with pure gold.
The topaz of Cush does not equal it; neither can it be valued in terms of pure gold.
From the Latin
The topaz of Ethiopia shall not be equal to it, neither shall it be compared to the cleanest dyeing.
Simplified
Topaz from Ethiopia can't compare with it; it cannot be bought with the purest gold.
The topaz of Ethiopia is not equal to it, and it may not be valued with the best gold.
Counted from the translations carried on this site, not from a survey of every English Bible. A rendering shared by many versions is usually inherited rather than independently arrived at — the Tyndale line in particular runs through most of them.
The sentence as the grammar sees it — from the MACULA Hebrew treebank
This is not our own analysis: it is the scholarly syntax tree for the verse, showing how the clause actually holds together.
Boxes are the grammarian's groupings — clause, noun phrase, prepositional phrase.
The four witnesses to this verse — Masoretic, Septuagint, Samaritan, Qumran
The Masoretic Text and the Septuagint agree on the wording of this verse, with all eight words matched. This indicates a strong consistency in the transmission of this text across these ancient witnesses.
לֹֽא־ יַ֭עַרְכֶנָּה פִּטְדַת־ כּ֑וּשׁ בְּכֶ֥תֶם טָ֝ה֗וֹר לֹ֣א תְסֻלֶּֽה׃ פ
8 of the 8 words are matched. This is the word-by-word correspondence, not the Septuagint's own sentence — its word order and its articles are its own.
Four traditions, not one. “On the leather” means the letters physically survive on the scroll, as against letters an editor has supplied to fill a hole in it — a restoration is a scholar’s reading, not a reading of the manuscript. Words in [square brackets] are supplied; the notes count them apart from what survives.
The map of this verse — what each word keeps company with
This is a map of two things, both counted rather than judged. Company kept: which words stand within three words of each of these, anywhere in the Hebrew Bible — the thicker the line, the more often the pair meet compared with chance. Built from: the words a word is made out of, taken from its own Strong’s entry. It is not a map of meaning: nothing here claims two words mean the same thing. Click any circle to see the numbers behind it.
Lexicons — every word in Job 28:19
One dossier per word, with every reference work grouped by kind — Hebrew lexicons, morphology, Bible dictionaries, topical chains and the English of the translators themselves. The verse sits at the head of each block with the word under study lit, so you never lose your place. The panel above gives the short answer; this is the long one, and it is the part of the page worth indexing.
Every entry below is the lexicographer's own text. On the Hebrew: Brown-Driver-Briggs entire and its gloss set, Strong's Hebrew Dictionary, and Tyndale House's Translators Brief lexicon. Where a cell says a work has no entry, that work genuinely has none for this word.
לֹא (lo') is a Hebrew word meaning 'not' or 'no.' It serves as a simple negation and can imply absence or prohibition. The word can also be used in various contexts, often combined with other particles for emphasis or clarification. Its Aramaic equivalent is לָא (la), which also means 'not.'
לֹא or לוֹא adv. not
base
H3808 לֹא or לוֹא not
3808 lo' lo
or lowi {lo}; or loh (Deut. 3:11) {lo}; a primitive particle;
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often
used with other particles (as follows):--X before, + or else,
ere, + except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never,
no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), (X as though...,(can-), for) not (out
of), of nought, otherwise, out of, + surely, + as truly as, +
of a truth, + verily, for want, + whether, without.
לֹא (lo) — not.
1) not, no
1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition)
1b) not (with modifier-negation)
1c) nothing (subst)
1d) without (with particle)
1e) before (of time)
Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Part — ParticleHTn
עָרַךְ (arak) means to arrange or set in order, applicable in various contexts such as preparing a table, organizing a battle, or stating a legal case. It can also denote valuing or taxing in the Hiphil form. The word encompasses a wide range of meanings related to order and comparison.
עָרַךְ vb. arrange or set in order
Qal
arrange in order, seven altars
set or lay in order, as wood
in common life, arrange a table
arrange a battle, i.e. draw up in battle order
arrange weapons of army in order for battle
arrange words
state in order, set forth a legal case
compare (as result of arranging in order)
intrans. be comparable
base
עָרַךְ vb. denom. Hiph. value (for taxation), tax
base
H6186a עָרַךְ arrange or set in order .. . arrange in order, seven altars
. set or lay in order, as wood
. in common life, arrange a table
. arrange a battle, i.e. draw up in battle order
. arrange weapons of army in order for battle
. arrange words
. state in order, set forth a legal case
. . compare (as result of arranging in order)
. intrans. be comparable
H6186b עָרַךְ vb. denom. Hiph. value (for taxation), tax
6186 `arak aw-rak'
a primitive root; to set in a row, i.e. arrange, put in order
(in a very wide variety of applications):--put (set) (the
battle, self) in array, compare, direct, equal, esteem,
estimate, expert (in war), furnish, handle, join (battle),
ordain, (lay, put, reckon up, set) (in) order, prepare, tax,
value.
עָרַךְ (a.rakh) — to arrange.
1) to arrange, set or put or lay in order, set in array, prepare, order, ordain, handle, furnish, esteem, equal, direct, compare
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to arrange or set or lay in order, arrange, state in order, set forth (a legal case), set in place
1a2) to compare, be comparable
עָרַךְ (a.rakh) — to value.
(Hiphil) to value, tax
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms | Suff — Verb qal imperfect third person masculine singular · suffixHVqi3ms/Sp3fs
פִּטְדָה (pitdah) refers to a precious stone, specifically topaz or chrysolite. It is noted in contexts alongside other gems in Ezekiel 28:13 and Exodus 28:17, 39:10. The term is considered to have foreign origins, possibly linked to the Sanskrit word for yellow.
פִּטְדָה n.f. (m. acc. to Albr ZAW xvi (1896), 108) topaz or chrysolite (acc. to 𝔊 τοπάζιον, 𝔙 topazius, etc.; prob. foreign word, cf. Skr. pîta (prop. yellow));—named with other precious stones Ez 28:13 Ex 28:17 = 39:10; cstr. פִּטְדַת־כּוּשׁ Jb 28:19.—Vid. Plin NH xxxvii 8 (32), Houghton in Sm DB, Topaz, Ri HWB, Edelstein.
done
H6357 פִּטְדָה n.f. (m. acc. to Albr ZAW xvi (1896), 108) topaz or chrysolite (acc. to 𝔊 τοπάζιον, 𝔙 topazius, etc.; prob. foreign word, cf. Skr. pîta (prop. yellow));—named with other precious stones Ez 28:13 Ex 28:17 = 39:10; cstr. פִּטְדַת־כּוּשׁ Jb 28:19.—Vid. Plin NH xxxvii 8 (32), Houghton in Sm DB, Topaz, Ri HWB, Edelstein.
6357 pitdah pit-daw'
of foreign derivation; a gem, probably the topaz:--topaz.
פִּטְדָה (pit.dah) — topaz.
1) topaz or chrysolite
1a) a precious stone
N-fs — Noun common · feminine singular constructHNcfsc
ov:
(1) In Anglo-Saxon, had the meaning "from," "away from" (as the strengthened form "off" has still), and was not used for genitive or possessive relations, these being expressed by special case-forms. In the Norman period, however, "of" was taken to represent the French de (a use well developed by the time of Chaucer), and in the Elizabethan period both senses of "of" were in common use. But after about 1600 the later force of the word became predominant, and in the earlier sense (which is now practically obsolete) it was replaced by other prepositions. In consequence the King James Version (and in some cases the Revised Version (British and American)) contains many uses of "of" that are no longer familiar--most of them, to be sure, causing no difficulty, but there still being a few responsible for real obscurities.
OF, preposition ov. [Gr.]
1. From or out of; proceeding from, as the cause, source, means, author or agent bestowing.
I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered to you. 1 Corinthians 11:1.
For it was of the Lord to harden their hearts. Joshua 11:1.
It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed.
Lamentations 3:1.
The whole disposing thereof is of the Lord. Proverbs 16:1.
Go, inquire of the Lord for me. 2 Chronicles 34:2.
That holy thing that shall be born of thee. Luke 1:1.
Hence of is the sign of the genitive case, the case that denotes production; as the son of man, the son proceeding from man, produced from man. This is the primary sense, although we now say, produced by man. 'Part of these were slain; ' that is, a number separate, for part denotes a division; the sense then is, a number from or out of the whole were slain. So also, 'some of these were slain; ' that is…
כּוּשׁ (Kuwsh) refers to Cush, a name associated with a son of Ham and the territory in the southern Nile Valley, often identified with Ethiopia. It also denotes a Benjamite mentioned in the title of Psalm 7:1. The term is linked to the meaning 'black' and may have foreign origins, with some entries suggesting a connection to Babylonian Kaššu.
כּוּשׁ n.pr.pers.m., gent. et terr.
1st ‘son’ of חָם
land and people of southern Nile-valley, or Upper Egypt, extending from Syene indefinitely to the south
כּוּשׁ is err. for כַּשׁ = Bab. Kaššu
base
כּוּשׁ n.pr.m. a Benjamite, ψ 7:1 (title)
ref
H3568a כּוּשׁ n. pr. pers. m., gent. et terr. . 1st ‘son’ of חָם
. land and people of southern Nile-valley, or Upper Egypt, exyending from Syene indefinitely to the south
. כּוּשׁ is err. for כַּשׁ = Bab. Kaššu
H3568b כּוּשׁ a Benjamite
3568 Kuwsh koosh
probably of foreign origin; Cush (or Ethiopia), the name of a
son of Ham, and of his territory; also of an
Israelite:--Chush, Cush, Ethiopia.
כּוּשׁ (kush) — Cush.
§ Cush = "black"
the land occupied by the descendants of Cush located around the southern parts of the Nile (Ethiopia)
כּוּשׁ (kush) — Cush.
A man living at the time of United Monarchy, only mentioned at Psa.7.1
§ Cush = "black"
a Benjamite mentioned only in the title of Ps 7:1
כּוּשׁ (kush) — Cush.
A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.10.6;
son of: Ham (H2526);
brother of: Canaan (H3667), Egypt (H4714) and Put (H6316);
father of: Seba (H5434), Havilah (H2341H), Sabtah (H5454), Raamah (H7484), Sabteca (H5455) and Nimrod (H5248)
§ Cush = "black"
a Benjamite mentioned only in the title of Ps 7:1
כּוּשׁ (kush) — Ethiopia.
§ Cush = "black"
N-proper — Noun properHNpl
Cush
Black. (1.) A son, probably the eldest, of Ham, and the father of Nimrod (Gen. 10:8; 1 Chr. 1:10). From him the land of Cush seems to have derived its name. The question of the precise locality of the land of Cush has given rise to not a little controversy. The second river of Paradise surrounded the whole land of Cush (Gen. 2:13, R.V.). The term Cush is in the Old Testament generally applied to the countries south of the Israelites. It was the southern limit of Egypt (Ezek. 29:10, A.V. “Ethiopia,” Heb. Cush), with which it is generally associated (Ps. 68:31; Isa.…
the name of a son of Ham, apparently the eldest, and of a territory or territories occupied by his descendants. The Cushites appear to have spread along tracts extending from the higher Nile to the Euphrates and Tigris. History affords many traces of this relation of Babylonia, Arabia and Ethiopia.
1. The eldest son of Ham, and father of Nimrod, Seba, Havilah, Sabtah, Raamah, and Sabtecha, most of whom settled in Arabia Felix, Ge 10:6-8.
2. The countries peopled by the descendants of Cush, and generally called in the English Bible, Ethiopia, though not always. But under this name there seem to be included not less than three different countries:
A. The oriental Cush, comprehending the regions of Persis, Chusistan, and Susiana, in Persia. It lay chiefly to the eastward of the Tigris. Hither we may refer the river Gihon, Ge 2:13 Zep 3:10. See EDEN.
B. The Hebrews also, in the opinion of many, used Cush and Cushan, Hab 3:7, to designate the southern parts of Arabia, and the…
Cushan, Cushi, Ethiopians; blackness
כֶּ֫תֶם (kethem) refers to gold, specifically pure gold, and is noted as a poetic and late term. It is derived from a root meaning something carved out, indicating ore. The entries consistently emphasize its association with fine or pure gold.
כֶּ֫תֶם n.m. gold, poet. and late
base
H3800 כֶּ֫תֶם gold, poet. and late
3800 kethem keh'-them
from 3799; properly, something carved out, i.e. ore; hence,
gold (pure as originally mined):--((most) fine, pure) gold(-en
wedge).
see HEBREW for 03799
כֶּ֫תֶם (ke.tem) — gold.
gold, pure gold
Prep | N-ms — Preposition · noun common masculine singular absoluteHR/Ncmsa
gold (zahabh; chrusos):
1. Terms:
No metal has been more frequently mentioned in Old Testament writings than gold, and none has had more terms applied to it. Among these terms the one most used is zahabh. The Arabic equivalent, dhahab, is still the common name for gold throughout Palestine, Syria and Egypt. With zahabh frequently occur other words which, translated, mean "pure" (Ex 25:11), "refined" (1Ch 28:18), "finest" (1Ki 10:18), "beaten" (1Ki 10:17), "Ophir" (Ps 45:9).
Other terms occurring are: paz, "fine gold" (Job 28:17;
Gold
(1.) Heb. zahab, so called from its yellow colour (Ex. 25:11; 1 Chr. 28:18; 2 Chr. 3:5).
(2.) Heb. segor, from its compactness, or as being enclosed or treasured up; thus precious or “fine gold” (1 Kings 6:20; 7:49).
Gold was known from the very earliest times. (Genesis 2:11) It was at first used chiefly for ornaments, etc. (Genesis 24:22) Coined money was not known to the ancients till a comparatively late period; and on the Egyptian tombs gold is represented as being weighed in rings for commercial purposes. Comp. (Genesis 43:21) Gold was extremely abundant in ancient times, (1 Chronicles 22:14; 2 Chronicles 1:15; 9:9; Daniel 3:1; Nahum 2:9) but this did not depreciate its value, because of the enormous quantities consumed by…
A well-known valuable metal, found in many parts of the world, and obtained anciently in Ophir, Job 28:16; Parvaim, 2Ch 3:6; Sheba, and Raamah, Eze 27:22. Job alludes to gold in various forms, Job 22:24 28:15-19. Abraham was rich in it, and female ornaments were early made of it, Ge 13:2 24:22,35. It is spoken of throughout Scripture; and the use of it among and ancient Hebrews, in its native and mixed state, and for the same purposes as at present, was very common. The Ark of the Covenant was overlaid with pure gold; the mercy seat, the vessels and utensils belonging to the tabernacle, and those also of the house of…
טָהוֹר (tahor) means clean or pure, covering physical, ceremonial, and moral senses. It is derived from the root word associated with H2891. The entries emphasize its application in various contexts, including animals and ethical purity.
טָהוֹר adj. clean, pure
base
H2889 טָהוֹר clean, pure
2889 tahowr taw-hore'
or tahor {taw-hore'}; from 2891; pure (in a physical,
chemical, ceremonial or moral sense):--clean, fair,
pure(-ness).
see HEBREW for 02891
טָהוֹר (ta.hor) — pure.
1) pure, clean
1a) clean (ceremonially-of animals)
1b) pure (physically)
1c) pure, clean (morally, ethically)
Adj — AdjHAamsa
לֹא (lo') is a Hebrew word meaning 'not' or 'no.' It serves as a simple negation and can imply absence or prohibition. The word can also be used in various contexts, often combined with other particles for emphasis or clarification. Its Aramaic equivalent is לָא (la), which also means 'not.'
לֹא or לוֹא adv. not
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H3808 לֹא or לוֹא not
3808 lo' lo
or lowi {lo}; or loh (Deut. 3:11) {lo}; a primitive particle;
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often
used with other particles (as follows):--X before, + or else,
ere, + except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never,
no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), (X as though...,(can-), for) not (out
of), of nought, otherwise, out of, + surely, + as truly as, +
of a truth, + verily, for want, + whether, without.
לֹא (lo) — not.
1) not, no
1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition)
1b) not (with modifier-negation)
1c) nothing (subst)
1d) without (with particle)
1e) before (of time)
Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Part — ParticleHTn
סָלָה (salá) is a Hebrew verb with meanings related to weighing and rejecting. It can denote making light of something, tossing it aside, or weighing and balancing it. The entries suggest a figurative sense of contempt in some uses, particularly in the Piel form, where it conveys flouting or rejecting. There is no significant disagreement among the lexicons regarding its meanings.
[סָלָה] vb. make light of, toss aside
Qal thou dost make light of all those that err from thy statutes.
Pi. intens. Adonay hath flouted at my mighty ones.
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[סָלָה] vb. weigh, balance;—Pu.
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H5541a סָלָה make light of, toss aside H5541b סָלָה weigh, balance
5541 calah saw-law'
a primitive root; to hang up, i.e. weigh, or (figuratively)
contemn:--tread down (under foot), value.
סָלָה (sa.lah) — to reject.
1) to make light of, toss aside
1a) (Qal) to make light of
1b) (Piel) to flout, reject
סָלָה (sa.lah) — to weigh.
1) to weigh, balance
1a) (Pual) to be weighed
V-Pual-Imperf-3fs — Verb · Pual · imperfect third person feminine singularHVPi3fs
