Job 14:7

For there is hope of a tree, if it be cut down, that it will sprout again, and that the tender branch thereof will not cease.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Job 14:7

BSB

For there is hope for a tree: If it is cut down, it will sprout again, and its tender shoots will not fail.

AKJV

For there is hope of a tree, if it be cut down, that it will sprout again, and that the tender branch thereof will not cease.

CPDV

A tree has hope: if it has been cut, it turns green again, and its branches spring forth.

ERV

For there is hope of a tree, if it be cut down, that it will sprout again, and that the tender branch thereof will not cease.

NHEB

"For there is hope for a tree, If it is cut down, that it will sprout again, that the tender branch of it will not cease.

SMT

For there is hope for a tree if it shall be cut down, and it shall yet revive, and its suckers shall not cease.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Job 14:7

ForthereisH3426 hopeH8615Noun FeminineofatreeH6086Noun MasculineifitbecutdownH3772VerbthatitwillsproutagainH2498VerbandthatthetenderbranchH3127Noun FemininethereofwillnotceaseH2308Verb

Commentary for Job 14:7

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Job 14:7

Summary

Trees can regenerate after cutting

Event

Tree regrowth potential described

Estimated Time Period

c. 2000 BC