Job 8:16

He is green before the sun, and his branch shooteth forth in his garden.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Job 8:16

BSB
He is a well-watered plant in the sunshine, spreading its shoots over the garden.
AKJV
He is green before the sun, and his branch shoots forth in his garden.
CPDV
He seems to have moisture before the sun arrives; and at sunrise, his sprout shoots forth.
ERV
He is green before the sun, and his shoots go forth over his garden.
NHEB
He is green before the sun. His shoots go forth over his garden.
SMT
It was moist before the sun, and its sprout will come forth upon his garden.

Commentary for Job 8:16

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Job 8:16
Summary
Initial appearance masks underlying fragility
Event
Description of false prosperity
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Wisdom