Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Mortals put an end to the darkness; they search out the farthest recesses for ore in the blackest darkness. New Living Translation They know how to shine light in the darkness and explore the farthest regions of the earth as they search in the dark for ore. English Standard Version Man puts an end to darkness and searches out to the farthest limit the ore in gloom and deep darkness. Berean Standard Bible Man puts an end to the darkness; he probes the farthest recesses for ore in deepest darkness. King James Bible He setteth an end to darkness, and searcheth out all perfection: the stones of darkness, and the shadow of death. New King James Version Man puts an end to darkness, And searches every recess For ore in the darkness and the shadow of death. New American Standard Bible “Man puts an end to darkness, And to the farthest limit he searches out The rock in gloom and deep shadow. NASB 1995 “Man puts an end to darkness, And to the farthest limit he searches out The rock in gloom and deep shadow. NASB 1977 “Man puts an end to darkness, And to the farthest limit he searches out The rock in gloom and deep shadow. Legacy Standard Bible Man puts an end to darkness, And to the farthest limit he searches out The rock in thick darkness and shadow of death. Amplified Bible “Man puts an end to darkness [by bringing in a light], And to the farthest bounds he searches out The rock buried in gloom and deep shadow. Christian Standard Bible A miner puts an end to the darkness; he probes the deepest recesses for ore in the gloomy darkness. Holman Christian Standard Bible A miner puts an end to the darkness; he probes the deepest recesses for ore in the gloomy darkness. American Standard Version Man setteth an end to darkness, And searcheth out, to the furthest bound, The stones of obscurity and of thick darkness. Contemporary English Version Miners carry lanterns deep into the darkness to search for these metals. English Revised Version Man setteth an end to darkness, and searcheth out to the furthest bound the stones of thick darkness and of the shadow of death. GOD'S WORD® Translation [Humans] bring an end to darkness [there] and search to the limit of the gloomy, pitch-black rock. Good News Translation Miners explore the deepest darkness. They search the depths of the earth And dig for rocks in the darkness. International Standard Version Mankind limits the darkness as they search the deepest depths for ore in unfathomable darkness. NET Bible Man puts an end to the darkness; he searches the farthest recesses for the ore in the deepest darkness. New Heart English Bible Man sets an end to darkness, and searches out, to the furthest bound, the stones of obscurity and of thick darkness. Webster's Bible Translation He setteth an end to darkness, and searcheth out all perfection: the stones of darkness, and the shades of death. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleMan puts an end to the darkness; he probes the farthest recesses for ore in deepest darkness. World English Bible Man sets an end to darkness, and searches out, to the furthest bound, the stones of obscurity and of thick darkness. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionHe has set an end to darkness, "" And he is searching to all perfection, "" A stone of darkness and death-shade. Young's Literal Translation An end hath he set to darkness, And to all perfection he is searching, A stone of darkness and death-shade. Smith's Literal Translation He set an end to darkness, and he searched out for all completeness: the stone of darkness and the shadow of death. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleHe hath set a time for darkness, and the end of all things he considereth, the stone also that is in the dark and the shadow of death. Catholic Public Domain Version He has established a time for darkness, and he has settled on an end for all things, as well as for the stone that is in the gloom and shadow of death. New American Bible He sets a boundary for the darkness; the farthest confines he explores. New Revised Standard Version Miners put an end to darkness, and search out to the farthest bound the ore in gloom and deep darkness. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleGod sets an end to darkness, and knows the end of everything, the deep and dark mine and the shadow of death. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated He set an end for darkness and he knows the end to everything, the stone of a deep pit and the shadow of death OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Man setteth an end to darkness, And searcheth out to the furthest bound The stones of thick darkness and of the shadow of death. Brenton Septuagint Translation He has set a bound to darkness, and he searches out every limit: a stone is darkness, and the shadow of death. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Where Can Wisdom Be Found?…2Iron is taken from the earth, and copper is smelted from ore. 3Man puts an end to the darkness; he probes the farthest recesses for ore in deepest darkness. 4Far from human habitation he cuts a shaft in places forgotten by the foot of man. Far from men he dangles and sways.… Cross References Proverbs 2:4-5 if you seek it like silver and search it out like hidden treasure, / then you will discern the fear of the LORD and discover the knowledge of God. Proverbs 8:12 I, wisdom, dwell together with prudence, and I find knowledge and discretion. Isaiah 45:3 I will give you the treasures of darkness and the riches hidden in secret places, so that you may know that I am the LORD, the God of Israel, who calls you by name. Jeremiah 33:3 Call to Me, and I will answer and show you great and unsearchable things you do not know. Psalm 119:130 The unfolding of Your words gives light; it informs the simple. Proverbs 25:2 It is the glory of God to conceal a matter and the glory of kings to search it out. Ecclesiastes 7:25 I directed my mind to understand, to explore, to search out wisdom and explanations, and to understand the stupidity of wickedness and the folly of madness. Daniel 2:22 He reveals the deep and hidden things; He knows what lies in darkness, and light dwells with Him. Matthew 13:44 The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and in his joy he went and sold all he had and bought that field. Luke 12:2-3 There is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, and nothing hidden that will not be made known. / What you have spoken in the dark will be heard in the daylight, and what you have whispered in the inner rooms will be proclaimed from the housetops. Romans 11:33 O, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments, and untraceable His ways! 1 Corinthians 2:10 But God has revealed it to us by the Spirit. The Spirit searches all things, even the deep things of God. Ephesians 3:9 and to illuminate for everyone the stewardship of this mystery, which for ages past was kept hidden in God, who created all things. Colossians 2:3 in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. James 1:5 Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. Treasury of Scripture He sets an end to darkness, and searches out all perfection: the stones of darkness, and the shadow of death. searcheth Proverbs 2:4 If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as for hid treasures; Ecclesiastes 1:13 And I gave my heart to seek and search out by wisdom concerning all things that are done under heaven: this sore travail hath God given to the sons of man to be exercised therewith. Habakkuk 2:13 Behold, is it not of the LORD of hosts that the people shall labour in the very fire, and the people shall weary themselves for very vanity? the stones Job 10:21,22 Before I go whence I shall not return, even to the land of darkness and the shadow of death; … Job 12:22 He discovereth deep things out of darkness, and bringeth out to light the shadow of death. Job 38:16,17 Hast thou entered into the springs of the sea? or hast thou walked in the search of the depth? … Jump to Previous Bound Dark Darkness Death Death-Shade Deep End Farthest Gloom Limit Obscurity Ore Perfection Places Puts Putteth Recesses Rock Search Searches Searcheth Searching Sets Shades Shadow Stone Stones Thick UtmostJump to Next Bound Dark Darkness Death Death-Shade Deep End Farthest Gloom Limit Obscurity Ore Perfection Places Puts Putteth Recesses Rock Search Searches Searcheth Searching Sets Shades Shadow Stone Stones Thick UtmostJob 28 1. There is a knowledge of natural things12. But wisdom is an excellent gift of God Man puts an end to the darkness; This phrase highlights humanity's quest to overcome ignorance and uncover hidden truths. In biblical context, darkness often symbolizes ignorance, evil, or chaos (Genesis 1:2-4, John 1:5). The ability to "put an end to the darkness" suggests human ingenuity and the God-given mandate to subdue the earth (Genesis 1:28). It reflects the broader biblical theme of light overcoming darkness, a motif seen in the life and ministry of Jesus Christ, who is described as the "light of the world" (John 8:12). he probes the farthest recesses for ore in deepest darkness. Persons / Places / Events 1. JobThe central figure of the Book of Job, a man known for his righteousness and suffering. The discourse in Job 28 is part of Job's speech reflecting on wisdom and human endeavors. 2. Darkness Symbolic of ignorance, mystery, or the unknown. In this context, it represents the hidden places of the earth where valuable resources are found. 3. Ore Represents the valuable resources hidden within the earth, which humans seek through mining. It symbolizes the pursuit of knowledge and understanding. Teaching Points The Human Quest for KnowledgeHumans have an innate desire to explore and understand the world, as seen in the pursuit of hidden treasures. This reflects our God-given curiosity and drive for discovery. The Limits of Human Understanding Despite our efforts to uncover the mysteries of the world, true wisdom and understanding are ultimately found in God. Our endeavors should lead us to seek His guidance and revelation. Spiritual Darkness and Light Just as miners bring light to dark places to find treasures, we are called to bring the light of Christ into the spiritual darkness of the world, revealing the truth of the Gospel. The Value of Perseverance The process of mining is labor-intensive and requires perseverance. Similarly, our spiritual journey requires diligence and persistence in seeking God's wisdom. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Job 28How can Job 28 claim humans search the depths of the earth (Job 28:1-4) when ancient mining technology was so limited? What is the Dark Night of the Soul? Why does the chapter describe hidden treasures of nature yet fail to mention methods beyond ancient superstition for finding them (Job 28)? Why does Psalm 88 present unrelenting despair without any expression of hope, seeming to contradict other passages that emphasize God's deliverance (Psalm 88:1-3)?(3) He setteth an end to darkness.--May be read thus, Man setteth an end to darkness, and searcheth out to the furthest bound the stones of darkness and the shadow of death.Verse 3. - He setteth an end to darkness. Man, in his desire to obtain these metals, "setteth an end to darkness," i.e. letteth in the light of day, or the artificial light which he carries with him, upon the natural abode of darkness, the inner parts of the earth. The miner's first operation is to pierce the ground with a shaft, perpendicular, horizontal, or oblique, as suits his purpose. Through this the light enters into what was previously pitch darkness. And searcheth out all perfection: the stones of darkness, and the shadow of death; rather, and searcheth out to the furthest bound the stones of thick darkness and of the shadow of death; explores, i.e. the entire murky regina within the earth, notwithstanding its fearful gloom and obscurity. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew [Man] putsשָׂ֤ם (śām) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7760: Put -- to put, place, set an end קֵ֤ץ ׀ (qêṣ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7093: An extremity, after to the darkness; לַחֹ֗שֶׁךְ (la·ḥō·šeḵ) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2822: The dark, darkness, misery, destruction, death, ignorance, sorrow, wickedness he ה֣וּא (hū) Pronoun - third person masculine singular Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are probes חוֹקֵ֑ר (ḥō·w·qêr) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 2713: To penetrate, to examine intimately the farthest recesses וּֽלְכָל־ (ū·lə·ḵāl-) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every for ore אֶ֖בֶן (’e·ḇen) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 68: A stone in deepest darkness. אֹ֣פֶל (’ō·p̄el) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 652: Darkness, gloom Links Job 28:3 NIVJob 28:3 NLT Job 28:3 ESV Job 28:3 NASB Job 28:3 KJV Job 28:3 BibleApps.com Job 28:3 Biblia Paralela Job 28:3 Chinese Bible Job 28:3 French Bible Job 28:3 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 28:3 Man sets an end to darkness (Jb) |
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