Job 28:2

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

King James Version
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Other Translations for Job 28:2

BSB
Iron is taken from the earth, and copper is smelted from ore.
AKJV
Iron is taken out of the earth, and brass is molten out of the stone.
CPDV
Iron is taken from the earth, and ore, unbound by heat, is turned into brass.
ERV
Iron is taken out of the earth, and brass is molten out of the stone.
NHEB
Iron is taken out of the earth, and copper is smelted out of the ore.
SMT
Iron shall be taken from the dust, and stone will pour out brass.

Commentary for Job 28:2

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Job 28:2
Summary
Processing of metals from raw ore
Event
Description of metal smelting
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Wisdom