What was more precious than gold?
“They are more precious than gold, than much pure gold; they are sweeter than honey, than honey from the comb.
What is the golden wedge of Ophir?
God has promised, “I will make a man more precious than fine gold: Even a man than the golden wedge of Ophir” (Isaiah 13:12). Whatever this “golden wedge” is worth God is going to make us more valuable. This shows us the love God has for each and everyone of us.
Is gold mentioned in the Bible?
Did you know that gold is mentioned more than 400 times in the Bible? Gold plays a prominent role in the Bible and is held in high regard for the strength of its value, purity, and resilience.
What is the meaning of Psalm 19 10?
All we need to do is look up, and look around to see our God declaring His glory, in heaven and on earth. This revelation continues in verse 10 about the fear of the LORD. The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring forever; the word fear means moral reverence for the self-existent eternal God.
How precious are we to God?
Psalm 139:17-18 says: “How precious are your thoughts about me, O God. They cannot be numbered!
Where is Ophir today?
Many areas of the Arabian Peninsula have been proposed as the site of Ophir; the principal alternative locations overseas are East Africa and India.
What does sweeter than honey mean?
Exceptionally sweet, friendly, or kindly. My grandmother, God rest her soul, was sweeter than honey, but boy could she tell some raunchy jokes! He may seem sweeter than honey right now, but he’ll turn on you in an instant if you get in his way. See also: honey, sweeter.
Who do I have in heaven?
Whom have I in heaven but you? And earth has nothing I desire besides you. My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. Those who are far from you will perish; you destroy all who are unfaithful to you.
Will I make a man more precious than fine gold?
I will make a man more rare than fine gold, even a man than the pure gold of Ophir. I will make men so small in number, that a man will be harder to get than gold, even the best gold of Ophir. I will make a man more precious than fine gold, even man than the gold of Ophir.
What does Ophir say about making a man more precious?
“I will make a man more precious than fine gold; even a man than the golden wedge of Ophir.”
What will I make man scarcer than pure gold?
I will make mortal man scarcer than pure gold And mankind than the gold of Ophir. I will make a man more rare than fine gold, even a man than the pure gold of Ophir. I will make men so small in number, that a man will be harder to get than gold, even the best gold of Ophir.