Mine; Mining
Culture & SocietyWhat is the meaning of Mine; Mining in the Bible?
Biblical references to mining appear primarily in Job 28:1-11, describing the technical processes of shaft digging and metal extraction. Archaeological evidence confirms that ancient mining operations existed in Upper Egypt, Northern Arabia, and the Red Sea region during the biblical period.
SIGNIFICANCE
Understanding the technical complexity of ancient mining clarifies the metaphorical weight of Job 28, where human ingenuity is contrasted with divine wisdom, highlighting the cultural value placed on resource extraction in the ancient world.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Ancient Cultural Lens: Avoid applying 21st-century Western assumptions to Mine; Mining. Examine how first-century or Near Eastern listeners understood this practice within their daily social dynamics.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Mine; Mining in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Mine; Mining clarify?
Scripture Passages Mentioned:
Job 28:1-11
Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.
How to Cite This Entry
"Mine; Mining." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/mine-mining/