Skip to content

Job 28:12

Job 28:12
But where shall wisdom be found? and where is the place of understanding?

My Notes

Commentary

Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

But where shall wisdom be found?.... Though there is a vein for silver, a track where that lies, and is to be come at, and a place where gold is found, and where it may be refined, and parts of the…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

But where shall wisdom be found? - That is, the full understanding of the plans of God - for this is the point of inquiry. The object of Job is to show that it is not to be found in the most profound…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Job 28:12-19

Job, having spoken of the wealth of the world, which men put such a value upon and take so much pains for, here comes to speak of another more valuable jewel, and that is, wisdom and understanding,…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Job 28:12-14

The precious ores and costly stones though hidden have a place where they may be found, and man knows how to reach it and bring that which is hid to light, but where can Wisdom be found? and where is…