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This was a source of wealth from early days. Abraham was rich in silver, Gen. 13: 2; but with Solomon gold was so plentiful that silver was 'nothing accounted of.' 1 Kings 10: 21. The silver and gold which he had amassed were, alas, afterwards carried away to enrich their enemies because of the sins of Israel. 2 Chr. 12: 9. Silver was also the common specie of commerce, 'pieces of silver' being weighed long before money was coined. Gen. 23: 16. Silver was used for the sockets, hooks, etc., in the tabernacle, the money paid for the redemption of the Israelites being applied to this purpose. Ex. 30: 11-16; Ex. 38: 25-28. The house of God is founded on
redemption. Ex. 36: 24-36; Ex. 38: 10-17.
Silver is found in the earth (Job 28: 1), and before it can be compared to 'the words of the Lord' it must be purified seven times. Ps. 12: 6; Prov. 25: 4.
THE SILVER CORD in Ecc. 12: 6 seems to refer to 'the thread of life,' which is loosed, or removed, when death ensues.