Job 28:5

As for the earth, out of it cometh bread: and under it is turned up as it were fire.

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Other Translations for Job 28:5

BSB
Food may come from the earth, but from below it is transformed as by fire.
AKJV
As for the earth, out of it comes bread: and under it is turned up as it were fire.
CPDV
The land, where bread appeared in its place, has been destroyed by fire.
ERV
As for the earth, out of it cometh bread: and underneath it is turned up as it were by fire.
NHEB
As for the earth, out of it comes bread; Underneath it is turned up as it were by fire.
SMT
The earth, from it will come forth bread, and under it was turned as fire.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Job 28:5

AsfortheearthH776Noun FeminineoutofitcomethH3318VerbbreadH3899Noun MasculineandunderitisturnedupH2015VerbasitwerefireH784Noun Feminine

Commentary for Job 28:5

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Job 28:5
Summary
Earth provides sustenance and mineral wealth
Event
Description of earth's bounty
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Creation