diff --git a/website/content/docs/job-specification/index.mdx b/website/content/docs/job-specification/index.mdx
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--- a/website/content/docs/job-specification/index.mdx
+++ b/website/content/docs/job-specification/index.mdx
@@ -15,8 +15,8 @@ The job specification is broken down into smaller pieces, which you will find
 expanded in the navigation menu. We recommend getting started at the [job][]
 stanza. Alternatively, you can keep reading to see a few examples.
 
-For machine-friendliness, Nomad can also read JSON-equivalent configurations. In
-general, we recommend using the HCL syntax.
+Nomad HCL is parsed in the command line and sent to Nomad in JSON format via
+the HTTP API.
 
 The general hierarchy for a job is: