זְכוּכִית (ze.khu.khit)
ze.khu.khit
glass
H:N-FQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
- —
- Part of speech
- H:N-F
Word Overview
The Hebrew noun zekukit refers to glass or crystal, appearing only once in the entire Old Testament at Job 28:17. In this context, it describes a material so precious that even gold and crystal cannot match its worth, yet it remains inferior to divine wisdom.
This rare word likely denotes fine, transparent glassware known to ancient Near Eastern traders. Its single occurrence highlights the value placed on refined craftsmanship in Job’s poetry, using a tangible luxury item to illustrate the limits of human wealth compared to spiritual insight.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The word zekukit appears only once in the Hebrew Bible, at Job 28:17. Here it describes glass as a precious material that cannot match the value of divine wisdom. This single reference reminds us that while human craftsmanship creates beautiful things, they remain finite compared to God's understanding.
In our daily lives, we often seek security in tangible assets or achievements. Yet this verse invites a shift in perspective. True worth is not found in what we can hold or trade, but in the insight that comes from above. This offers comfort when worldly measures feel insufficient.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- and/ glass1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- וּ/זְכוֹכִ֑ית1×
Key Verses
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Job 28:17
Gold and glass can’t equal it, neither will it be exchanged for jewels of fine gold.
This verse uses glass to illustrate a material luxury that, despite its rarity and beauty, still falls short of the price of wisdom.