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Job 28:2 net — Iron is taken from the ground, and rock is poured out as copper.

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"Iron is taken from the ground, and rock is poured out as copper."

— Job 28:2, NET Bible

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Job 28 — Context

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III. Job’s Search for Wisdom(28:1-28)No Known Road to Wisdom“Surely there is a mine for silver, and a place where gold is refined.

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Iron is taken from the ground, and rock is poured out as copper.

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Man puts an end to the darkness; he searches the farthest recesses for the ore in the deepest darkness.

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Far from where people live he sinks a shaft, in places travelers have long forgotten, far from other people he dangles and sways.

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The earth, from which food comes, is overturned below as though by fire;

Job 28:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 28:2 say?
Job 28:2 in the NET Bible reads: “Iron is taken from the ground, and rock is poured out as copper.”
Where is Job 28:2 in the Bible?
Job 28:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 28, verse 2.
Who wrote Job?
Job is traditionally attributed to Anonymous; among the oldest books of the Bible. It was written Unknown; possibly c. 2000–1800 BC, with composition c. 1400–500 BC.
What is the book of Job about?
Job is the ancient story of a righteous man stripped of everything he has, and the four friends who try and fail to explain his suffering. When God finally speaks, he does not answer the "why" — he reveals himself, and Job worships from a place deeper than his pain.
What are the major themes of Job?
Job explores themes including Suffering, Sovereignty, Faith Under Trial, Wisdom, God's Majesty. These themes shape the meaning and context of Job 28:2.
What translation should I read Job 28:2 in?
Job 28:2 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Job 28:2?
Job 28:2 reads (NET): “Iron is taken from the ground, and rock is poured out as copper.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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