KJV ORIGINAL
He putteth forth his hand upon the rock; he overturneth the mountains by the roots.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
He reaches out his hand to the hard rock; he turns over mountains from their very roots.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes how humans use their strength and skill to break through even the hardest stone and move massive obstacles in their search for precious things.
📚 Historical Context
In Job 28, the writer is describing the amazing lengths humans go to in mining for gold, silver, and precious stones. Ancient miners would work in dangerous conditions, digging deep shafts and breaking through solid rock to reach valuable metals. This chapter contrasts human ability to find hidden treasures in the earth with the impossibility of finding wisdom through the same methods.
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