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My root is spread out to the waters, The dew lies all night on my branch;
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The Image of True Prosperity
Commentators explain that Job uses the image of a tree with roots by the water and dew on its branches to describe his former state of immense prosperity. In the arid Middle East, this was a powerful symbol of constant nourishment, vitality, and divine blessing, showing a life that flourished from sources both below (roots) and above (dew).
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18th Century
Presbyterian
My root was spread out by the waters – The margin, following the Hebrew, reads “opened.” The meaning is that it was spread out or extended f…
19th Century
Anglican
My root was spread. —It is perhaps better to read this and the next verse in the present: “My root is spread out ...
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
My root [was] spread out by the waters According to our version and others, Job here, and in the following verses, g…
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Being so honored and useful, Job had hoped to die in peace and honor, in a good old age. If such an expectation arises from lively faith in the pro…
13th Century
Catholic
Previously, Job had shown in general terms why it is not contrary to divine justice for the wicked to prosper while the good—who are given greater …
