Job 28 (KJV)
Read Job chapter 28 in the King James Version of the Holy Bible.
Job 28
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Job 28 Summary
Job delivers the famous 'Hymn to Wisdom,' describing how humans mine the earth for precious metals and gems but cannot find wisdom through any human effort. Wisdom is hidden from all living things and even from death itself.
The poem builds to its climax: 'Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding.' After thirty-seven chapters of searching for answers, the answer is not an explanation but a relationship—fearing God and living rightly.
Key Themes
Wisdom poemHuman limitationsFear of the LordWisdom vs. knowledgeHidden things of God
Key Verses in Job 28
"But where shall wisdom be found? and where is the place of understanding?"
— Job 28:12
The central question of the book—wisdom cannot be mined, bought, or discovered through human effort alone.
"Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding."
— Job 28:28
The definitive answer—wisdom is not information but orientation: fear God and live rightly.
Life Application
Wisdom is not found in more information but in a right relationship with God. The smartest person in the room may not be the wisest—wisdom begins with reverence for God.
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What is the main point of Job 28?
True wisdom cannot be found through human effort, technology, or wealth. It is found only through the fear of the Lord—a humble, reverent relationship with God.
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