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Job 8:11

8:10 Shall not they teach thee, and tell thee, and utter words out of their heart?
Can the rush grow up without mire? can the flag grow without water?

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“Can the papyrus grow up without mire? Can the rushes grow without water?

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

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

8:12 Whilst it is yet in his greenness, and not cut down, it withereth before any other herb.

What does Job 8:11 mean?

Job 8:11 is a verse in the book of Job, in the Old Testament. In the original Hebrew, key words include גֹּמֶא (gômeʼ), גָּאָה (gâʼâh), בִּצָּה (bitstsâh). It connects to 26 cross-referenced passages elsewhere in Scripture.

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the
rushגֹּמֶאgômeʼ/go'-meh/H1573properly, an absorbent, i.e. the bulrush (from its porosity); specifically the papyrus
grow
upגָּאָהgâʼâh/gaw-aw'/H1342to mount up; hence, in general, to rise, (figuratively) be majestic
without
mire?בִּצָּהbitstsâh/bits-tsaw'/H1207a swamp
canשָׂגָהsâgâh/saw-gaw'/H7685to enlarge (especially upward, also figuratively)
the
flagאָחוּʼâchûw/aw'-khoo/H260a bulrush or any marshy grass (particularly that along the Nile)
growשָׂגָהsâgâh/saw-gaw'/H7685to enlarge (especially upward, also figuratively)
withoutבְּלִיbᵉlîy/bel-ee'/H1097properly, failure, i.e. nothing or destruction; usually (with preposition) without, not yet, because not, as long as, etc.
water?מַיִםmayim/mah'-yim/H4325water; figuratively, juice; by euphemism, urine, semen

Cross-references

Related passages from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

Genesis 6:9

These are the generations of Noah: Noah was a just man and perfect in his generations, and Noah walked with God. perfect: or, upright

Genesis 10:23

And the children of Aram; Uz, and Hul, and Gether, and Mash.

Genesis 17:1

And when Abram was ninety years old and nine, the LORD appeared to Abram, and said unto him, I am the Almighty God; walk before me, and be thou perfect. perfect: or, upright, or, sincere

Genesis 22:12

And he said, Lay not thine hand upon the lad, neither do thou any thing unto him: for now I know that thou fearest God, seeing thou hast not withheld thy son, thine only son from me.

Genesis 22:20

And it came to pass after these things, that it was told Abraham, saying, Behold, Milcah, she hath also born children unto thy brother Nahor;

Genesis 22:21

Huz his firstborn, and Buz his brother, and Kemuel the father of Aram,

Genesis 36:28

The children of Dishan are these; Uz, and Aran.

2 Kings 20:3

I beseech thee, O LORD, remember now how I have walked before thee in truth and with a perfect heart, and have done that which is good in thy sight. And Hezekiah wept sore. sore: Heb. with a great weeping

1 Chronicles 1:17

The sons of Shem; Elam, and Asshur, and Arphaxad, and Lud, and Aram, and Uz, and Hul, and Gether, and Meshech. Meshech: or, Mash

1 Chronicles 1:42

The sons of Ezer; Bilhan, and Zavan, and Jakan. The sons of Dishan; Uz, and Aran. Jakan: or, Akan

2 Chronicles 31:20

And thus did Hezekiah throughout all Judah, and wrought that which was good and right and truth before the LORD his God.

2 Chronicles 31:21

And in every work that he began in the service of the house of God, and in the law, and in the commandments, to seek his God, he did it with all his heart, and prospered.

Job 2:3

And the LORD said unto Satan, Hast thou considered my servant Job, that there is none like him in the earth, a perfect and an upright man, one that feareth God, and escheweth evil? and still he holdeth fast his integrity, although thou movedst me against him, to destroy him without cause. to destroy: Heb. to swallow him up

Job 8:8

For enquire, I pray thee, of the former age, and prepare thyself to the search of their fathers:

Job 23:11

My foot hath held his steps, his way have I kept, and not declined.

Job 23:12

Neither have I gone back from the commandment of his lips; I have esteemed the words of his mouth more than my necessary food. esteemed: Heb. hid, or, laid up my: or, my appointed portion

Job 31:1

I made a covenant with mine eyes; why then should I think upon a maid?

Proverbs 8:13Proverbs 16:6Jeremiah 25:20Lamentations 4:21Ezekiel 14:14Ezekiel 14:20Luke 1:6James 5:111 Peter 3:11

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What does Job 8:11 say?

Job 8:11 (King James Version) reads: "Can the rush grow up without mire? can the flag grow without water?"

Is Job 8:11 in the Old or New Testament?

Job 8:11 is in the Old Testament of the Bible, in the book of Job.

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