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The Sapphires in Job

Question

What is the meaning of the “sapphires” in Job Ch. 28?

Answer

Ch. 28 in Job is contrasting precious metals and precious stones, which do occur in nature, with wisdom, which is truly hard to find (see verse 12); thus the sapphires are meant literally.