Job 28:16

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It can't be valued with the gold of Ophir, With the precious onyx, or the sapphire.

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“Ethiopia” likely refers to Cush, the region south of Egypt associated with Nubia and parts of modern Sudan. Its mention alongside gold and precious stones underscores wisdom’s incomparable value: even the finest treasures from distant, renowned lands cannot purchase it.

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Job 28:16 mentions Ethiopia.