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Though the root of it grows old in the earth, And the stock of it dies in the ground;
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The Resilient Stump
Commentators explain that Job is describing a tree whose root is ancient and whose stump appears dead. Even in this state, scholars note, there is still latent life and the potential for it to sprout again. This powerful image of natural resilience sets the stage for Job's main point.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Though the root thereof wax old—Though life becomes almost extinct. The idea is, though the root of the tree is very old, yet it does not be…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Though the root of it grows old in the earth Lies long there, and is become dry, and seems to be consumed, on which …
Though a tree is cut down, yet in a moist situation, shoots come forth and grow up as a newly planted tree. But when man is cut off by death, he is…
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13th Century
Catholic
After stating his opinion, Job proceeds to clarify it. First, he shows that as things appear in this life, man is in a worse condition than even we…
