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Job 28:5
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Job 28:5
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The earth, from which food comes, is transformed below as by fire;
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Job 28:5 in Other Translations
KJV
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As for the earth, out of it cometh bread: and under it is turned up as it were fire.
ESV
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As for the earth, out of it comes bread, but underneath it is turned up as by fire.
NLT
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Food is grown on the earth above, but down below, the earth is melted as by fire.
MSG
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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.
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Genesis 1:29
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Psalms 104:14
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Psalms 145:15
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