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Job 28:2 Cross-References
Explore 4 cross-references for Job 28:2 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Job chapter 28 verse 2 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Iron is taken out of the earth, and brass is molten out of the stone. earth: or, dust”
Job 28:2 (KJV)
Commentary on Job 28:2
Iron is taken out of the earth (בַּרְזֶל מֵעָפָר יֻקָּח)—Job begins his great wisdom poem (chapter 28) by describing human mining technology. Barzel (iron) represents advanced metallurgy in the ancient world. The verb yuqqach (is taken) in passive voice suggests extraction requires effort—iron doesn't present itself but must be mined from aphar (dust/earth). This introduces the chapter's theme: humans skillfully extract earth's hidden resources, yet wisdom—more valuable than any metal—cannot be mined or purchased.And brass is molten out of the stone (וְאֶבֶן יָצוּק נְחוּשָׁה)—Even (stone/rock)...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Job 28:2
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“you shall not lack anything in it; a land whose stones are iron”
“and the silver”
“the forger of every cutting instrument of brass and iron. Tubal Cain's sister was Naamah.”
“behold”