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Job 28:8 net — Proud beasts have not set foot on it, and no lion has passed along it.

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"Proud beasts have not set foot on it, and no lion has passed along it."

— Job 28:8, NET Bible

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Job 28 — Context

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

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a place whose stones are sapphires and which contains dust of gold;

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a hidden path no bird of prey knows– no falcon’s eye has spotted it.

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Proud beasts have not set foot on it, and no lion has passed along it.

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On the flinty rock man has set to work with his hand; he has overturned mountains at their bases.

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He has cut out channels through the rocks; his eyes have spotted every precious thing.

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He has searched the sources of the rivers and what was hidden he has brought into the light.

Job 28:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 28:8 say?
Job 28:8 in the NET Bible reads: “Proud beasts have not set foot on it, and no lion has passed along it.”
Where is Job 28:8 in the Bible?
Job 28:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 28, verse 8.
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 28:8.
What translation should I read Job 28:8 in?
Job 28:8 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 28:8?
Job 28:8 reads (NET): “Proud beasts have not set foot on it, and no lion has passed along it.” 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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