Job 8:12

Whilst it is yet in his greenness, and not cut down, it withereth before any other herb.

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Other Translations for Job 8:12

BSB
While the shoots are still uncut, they dry up quicker than grass.
AKJV
Whilst it is yet in his greenness, and not cut down, it wither before any other herb.
CPDV
When it is still in flower, and has not been pulled up by hand, it withers before all other plants.
ERV
Whilst it is yet in its greenness, and not cut down, it withereth before any other herb.
NHEB
While it is yet in its greenness, not cut down, it withers before any other reed.
SMT
While yet in its greenness it shall not break off, and it will dry up before grass.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Job 8:12

WhilstitisyetinhisgreennessH3Noun MasculineandnotcutdownH6998VerbitwitherethH3001beforeH6440Noun MasculineanyotherherbH2682Noun Masculine

Commentary for Job 8:12

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Job 8:12
Summary
Swift decline comes to those lacking proper sustenance
Event
Description of rapid plant deterioration
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Wisdom