Job 8:11

Can the paper-reed grow up, without a marsh? Or the rush grow up, without water?

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

In The King James Version

Can the rush grow up without mire? can the flag grow without water?

In Context

10Shall, they, not teach thee—tell thee, and, out of their memory, bring forth words?

12Though while still, in its freshness, it be not plucked off, yet, before any kind of grass, it doth wither:

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Cross References

Isaiah 19:5And the waters shall be dried up from the great stream,—And the River, shall waste and be dry;

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 →

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