Job 28:2
The Scripture
(2) Iron is taken out of the earth, and brass is molten out of the stone.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In this chapter the righteous man Job is visited by a wealthy man named Laban who offers him a blessing and a gift of money. Laban also promises to send his servants to see if Job is truly poor, but Job remains faithful, refusing the gifts and trusting God. The chapter highlights the theme of trusting God over human wealth and the danger of pride.
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Related verses (shared words)
I Chronicles 29:2Isaiah 60:17I Chronicles 22:14II Chronicles 2:14Isaiah 28:16Daniel 2:35