Iyov 28:20

20 From where then cometh chochmah? And where is the makom binah?

Iyov 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).

Iyov 28:20 In-Context

18 Nor shall mention be made of coral or crystal, for the price of chochmah is above pearls.

19 The chrysolite of Ethiopia shall not equal it, neither shall it be valued with tahor gold.

20 From where then cometh chochmah? And where is the makom binah?

21 Seeing it is hidden from the eyes of kol chai, and concealed from the oph HaShomayim.

22 Abaddon and Mavet say, We have heard a rumor thereof with our ears.