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16 It cannot be measured out for purchase[a] with the gold of Ophir,
with precious onyx[b] or sapphires.

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Footnotes

  1. Job 28:16 tn The word actually means “weighed,” that is, lifted up on the scale and weighed, in order to purchase.
  2. Job 28:16 tn The exact identification of these stones is uncertain. Many recent English translations, however, have “onyx” and “sapphires.”

16 It cannot be bought with the gold of Ophir,(A)
    with precious onyx or lapis lazuli.(B)

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