Job 28:10 Meaning and Explanation
“He cutteth out rivers among the rocks; and his eye seeth every precious thing.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The miner carves channels through solid rock, and his eye catches every precious thing hidden there.
What Does Job 28:10 Mean?
Job marvels again at human skill. The miner cuts channels and tunnels through the rock, and as he works, his eye sees every precious thing the stone conceals. Nothing of value escapes his careful gaze once he has opened the way.
There is a real glory to this seeing. People can find and recognize the treasures buried in the dark, gem by gem, vein by vein. God gave humanity eyes that catch the gleam of what is precious. But the poem keeps returning to its single truth. The eye that sees every jewel in the rock cannot, by that same seeing, find wisdom. Understanding does not gleam in a mine wall waiting to be noticed. It must be sought from the One who alone knows where it lies.
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What does Job 28:10 mean?
The miner carves channels through solid rock, and his eye catches every precious thing hidden there.