Job 8:11
Can papyrus grow without a marsh? 1 Can reeds grow without water? 1
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
Can the rush grow up without mire? can the flag grow without water?
In Context
10Will they not teach you and tell you? 1 Will they not speak words from their hearts? 1
12While they are still green and not cut down, 1 they wither before any other plant. 1
Cross References
Isaiah 19:5The waters of the sea will dry up, and the river will dry up and become empty. 1
Matthew Henry on Job 8:9-20
8 For enquire, I pray thee, of the former age, and prepare thyself to the search of their fathers: 9 (For we are but of yesterday, and know nothing, because our days upon earth are a shadow:) 10 Shall not they teach thee, and tell thee, and utter words out of their heart? 11 Can the rush grow up without mire? can the flag grow without water? 12 Whilst it is yet in his greenness, and not cut down, it withereth before any other herb. 13 So are the paths of all that forget God; and the hypocrite's hope shall perish:… Read the whole commentary →