Job 14:8

If its root becomes old in the earth, || And its stem dies in the dust,

Literal Standard Version

In The King James Version

Though the root thereof wax old in the earth, and the stock thereof die in the ground;

In Context

7For there is hope for a tree, if it is cut down, || That it changes again, || That its tender branch does not cease.

9From the fragrance of water it flourishes, || And has made a crop as a plant.

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Cross References

John 12:24truly, truly, I say to you, if the grain of the wheat, having fallen to the earth, may not die, itself remains alone; and if it may die, it bears much fruit;

Matthew Henry on Job 14:8-16

Death Anticipated. ( b. c. 1520.) 7 For there is hope of a tree, if it be cut down, that it will sprout again, and that the tender branch thereof will not cease. 8 Though the root thereof wax old in the earth, and the stock thereof die in the ground; 9 Yet through the scent of water it will bud, and bring forth boughs like a plant. 10 But man dieth, and wasteth away: yea, man giveth up the ghost, and where is he? 11 As the waters fail from the sea, and the flood decayeth and drieth up: 12 So man lieth down, and… Read the whole commentary →

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