Job 14:8

Though the root thereof wax old in the earth, and the stock thereof die in the ground;

King James Version

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Other Translations for Job 14:8

BSB

If its roots grow old in the ground and its stump dies in the soil,

AKJV

Though the root thereof wax old in the earth, and the stock thereof die in the ground;

CPDV

If its roots grow old in the earth, and its trunk passes into dust,

ERV

Though the root thereof wax old in the earth, and the stock thereof die in the ground;

NHEB

Though its root grows old in the earth, and its stock dies in the ground,

SMT

If its root shall grow old in the earth, and its trunk shall die in the dust.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Job 14:8

ThoughtherootH8328Noun MasculinethereofwaxoldH2204VerbintheearthH776Noun FeminineandthestockH1503Noun MasculinethereofdieH4191VerbinthegroundH6083Noun Masculine

Commentary for Job 14:8

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

Overview of Job 14:8

Summary

Tree roots deteriorate underground slowly

Event

Tree aging process noted

Estimated Time Period

c. 2000 BC