Job 28:5

5 The earth, from which food comes, is transformed below as by fire;

Job 28:5 in Other Translations

KJV
5 As for the earth, out of it cometh bread: and under it is turned up as it were fire.
ESV
5 As for the earth, out of it comes bread, but underneath it is turned up as by fire.
NLT
5 Food is grown on the earth above, but down below, the earth is melted as by fire.
MSG
5 Earth's surface is a field for grain, but its depths are a forge
CSB
5 Food may come from the earth, but below the surface the earth is transformed as by fire.

Job 28:5 In-Context

3 Mortals put an end to the darkness; they search out the farthest recesses for ore in the blackest darkness.
4 Far from human dwellings they cut a shaft, in places untouched by human feet; far from other people they dangle and sway.
5 The earth, from which food comes, is transformed below as by fire;
6 lapis lazuli comes from its rocks, and its dust contains nuggets of gold.
7 No bird of prey knows that hidden path, no falcon’s eye has seen it.

Cross References 1

  • 1. Genesis 1:29; Psalms 104:14; Psalms 145:15
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