Job 28:20

20 "¹Where then does wisdom come from? And where is the place of understanding?

Job 28:20 Meaning and Commentary

Job 28:20

Whence then cometh wisdom? and where [is] the place of
understanding?
] The same questions as in ( Job 28:12 ) ; repeated to set forth the superior excellency of wisdom, and to carry on the discourse, and lead on to other things concerning it. (See Gill on Job 28:12).

Job 28:20 In-Context

18 "Coral and crystal are not to be mentioned; And the acquisition of wisdom is above that of pearls.

19 "The topaz of Ethiopia cannot equal it, Nor can it be valued in pure gold.

20 "Where then does wisdom come from? And where is the place of understanding?

21 "Thus it is hidden from the eyes of all living And concealed from the birds of the sky.

22 "Abaddon and Death say, 'With our ears we have heard a report of it.'

Cross References

• 1. Job 28:23, 28