Job 28:3
He setteth an end to darkness, and searcheth out all perfection: the stones of darkness, and the shadow of death.
Cross-references
Job 10:21
Parallel
Job 10:21 describes the land of darkness and deep shadow — the same imagery Job uses for the depths where ore is sought.
Job 12:22
Parallel
Job 12:22 describes God uncovering deep darkness—similar to man's search in Job 28:3, but divine vs human effort.
Job 38:16
Parallel
Job 38:16 asks if man has explored the sea depths—parallel to Job 28:3's theme of searching hidden places, but God questions human limits.
Proverbs 2:4
Parallel
Proverbs 2:4 uses the same mining imagery — searching for wisdom like hidden treasure — echoing Job's search for ore in darkness.