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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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Albert Barnes
On Job 29:19
18th Century
Theologian
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…
Charles Ellicott
On Job 29:19
19th Century
Bishop
My root was spread. —It is perhaps better to read this and the next verse in the present: “My root is spread out ...
John Gill
On Job 29:19
17th Century
Pastor
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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Matthew Henry
On Job 29:18–25
17th Century
Minister
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…