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Job 8:11

Job 8:11
Can the rush grow up without mire? can the flag grow without water?

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

Whilst it is yet in its greenness,.... Before it is come to its full height, or to a proper ripeness; when as yet it has…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Can the rush - This passage has all the appearance of being a fragment of a poem handed down from ancient times. It is…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Job 8:8-19

Bildad here discourses very well on the sad catastrophe of hypocrites and evil-doers and the fatal period of all their…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

The ancient wisdom itself. This wisdom is plainly not that of the Arabs or Idumeans, but is Egyptian. The rushis most…

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