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Job 28:2 web — Iron is taken out of the earth, and copper is smelted out of the ore.

World English Bible

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

— Job 28:2, World English Bible

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Job 28 — Context

1

"Surely there is a mine for silver, and a place for gold which they refine.

2

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

3

Man sets an end to darkness, and searches out, to the furthest bound, the stones of obscurity and of thick darkness.

4

He breaks open a shaft away from where people live. They are forgotten by the foot. They hang far from men, they swing back and forth.

5

As for the earth, out of it comes bread; Underneath it is turned up as it were by fire.

Job 28:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 28:2 say?
Job 28:2 in the World English Bible reads: “Iron is taken out of the earth, and copper is smelted out of the ore.”
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 (WEB): “Iron is taken out of the earth, and copper is smelted out of the ore.” 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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