Job 18:16

His roots shall be dried up beneath, and above shall his branch be cut off.

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Other Translations for Job 18:16

BSB
The roots beneath him dry up, and the branches above him wither away.
AKJV
His roots shall be dried up beneath, and above shall his branch be cut off.
CPDV
Let his roots be dried up from beneath him, and his harvest be crushed from above.
ERV
His roots shall be dried up beneath, and above shall his branch be cut off.
NHEB
His roots shall be dried up beneath. Above shall his branch be cut off.
SMT
From underneath, his roots shall be dried up, and from above, his harvest shall be cut off.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Job 18:16

HisrootsH8328Noun MasculineshallbedriedupH3001beneathandaboveH4605shallhisbranchH7105Noun MasculinebecutoffH5243Verb

Commentary for Job 18:16

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Job 18:16
Summary
Tree withers from root to branch
Event
Roots and branches destroyed
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Lament