Job 14:9

Yet through the scent of water it will bud, and bring forth boughs like a plant.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Job 14:9

BSB
at the scent of water it will bud and put forth twigs like a sapling.
AKJV
Yet through the scent of water it will bud, and bring forth boughs like a plant.
CPDV
at the scent of water, it will sprout and bring forth leaves, as when it had first been planted.
ERV
Yet through the scent of water it will bud, and put forth boughs like a plant.
NHEB
yet through the scent of water it will bud, and put forth boughs like a plant.
SMT
From the smell of water it will break forth, and make foliage as a plant.

Commentary for Job 14:9

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Job 14:9
Summary
Water stimulates tree budding renewal
Event
Tree revival by water
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Wisdom