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Job 28:2

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

Iron is taken from the earth, and copper is smelted from ore.

American Standard Version (1901)

Iron is taken out of the earth, And copper is molten out of the stone.

Bible in Basic English

Iron is taken out of the earth, and stone is changed into brass by the fire.

Free Bible Version

Iron is extracted from the earth and copper is smelted from its ore.

King James (Authorized) Version

Iron is taken out of the earth, and brass is molten out of the stone.

Translation for Translators

People dig iron ore out of the ground, and they ◄smelt copper ore/heat copper ore to get the copper from it►.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Iron is taken out of the earth; copper is smelted out of the stone.

Noah Webster Bible

Iron is taken out of the earth, and brass is melted out of the stone.

World English Bible

Iron is taken out of the earth, and copper is smelted out of the ore.

Young's Literal Translation

Iron from the dust is taken, And [from] the firm stone brass.

Context

Where Can Wisdom Be Found?

¹“Surely there is a mine for silver and a place where gold is refined. ²Iron is taken from the earth, and copper is smelted from ore. ³Man puts an end to the darkness; he probes the farthest recesses for ore in deepest darkness.

Summary

In Job 28:2, Job reflects on the mining of precious metals and the effort put into extracting them from the earth. This verse highlights the labor and skill required for such tasks, emphasizing the value and rarity of these treasures. Job's contemplation serves as a metaphor for the search for wisdom and understanding, suggesting that true wisdom is even more precious and elusive than gold or silver. It prompts readers to consider the importance of seeking wisdom diligently, recognizing its incomparable worth in comparison to material wealth.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Iron is taken out of the earth - This most useful metal is hidden under the earth, and men have found out the method of separating it from its ore. Brass is molten out of the stone - As brass is a factitious metal, copper must be the meaning of the Hebrew word נחושה nechusah: literally, the stone is poured out for brass. If we retain the common translation, perhaps the process of making brass may be that to which Job refers; for this metal is formed from copper melted with the stone calamine; and thus the stone is poured out to make brass.

Job 28:2

Where Can Wisdom Be Found?

¹“Surely there is a mine for silver and a place where gold is refined. ²Iron is taken from the earth, and copper is smelted from ore. ³Man puts an end to the darkness; he probes the farthest recesses for ore in deepest darkness.

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Berean Standard Bible

Iron is taken from the earth, and copper is smelted from ore.

American Standard Version (1901)

Iron is taken out of the earth, And copper is molten out of the stone.

Bible in Basic English

Iron is taken out of the earth, and stone is changed into brass by the fire.

Free Bible Version

Iron is extracted from the earth and copper is smelted from its ore.

King James (Authorized) Version

Iron is taken out of the earth, and brass is molten out of the stone.

Translation for Translators

People dig iron ore out of the ground, and they ◄smelt copper ore/heat copper ore to get the copper from it►.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Iron is taken out of the earth; copper is smelted out of the stone.

Noah Webster Bible

Iron is taken out of the earth, and brass is melted out of the stone.

World English Bible

Iron is taken out of the earth, and copper is smelted out of the ore.

Young's Literal Translation

Iron from the dust is taken, And [from] the firm stone brass.

Adam Clarke
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Iron is taken out of the earth - This most useful metal is hidden under the earth, and men have found out the method of separating it from its ore. Brass is molten out of the stone - As brass is a factitious metal, copper must be the meaning of the Hebrew word נחושה nechusah: literally, the stone is poured out for brass. If we retain the common translation, perhaps the process of making brass may be that to which Job refers; for this metal is formed from copper melted with the stone calamine; and thus the stone is poured out to make brass.