Job 14:8
“Though the root thereof wax old in the earth, and the stock thereof die in the ground;”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Though the root thereof wax old in the earth,.... Lies long there, and is become dry, and seems to be consumed, on which…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Though the root thereof wax old - Though life becomes almost extinct. The idea is, though the root of the tree be very…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Job 14:7-15
We have seen what Job has to say concerning life; let us now see what he has to say concerning death, which his thoughts…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921Job 14:7-12
The irreparable extinction of man's life in death. His destiny is sadder even than that of the tree. His sleep in death…