Job 29:19

Job 29:19 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)My root was spread out by the waters, and the dew lay all night upon my branch.
• New International Version (NIV)My roots will reach to the water, and the dew will lie all night on my branches.
• English Standard Version (ESV)my roots spread out to the waters, with the dew all night on my branches,
• New King James Version (NKJV)My root is spread out to the waters, And the dew lies all night on my branch.

Context of Job 29:19

17And I smashed the jaws of the wicked And snatched the prey from his teeth. 18Then I said, ‘I shall die in my nest, And I shall multiply my days as the sand. My root is spread out and open to the waters, And the dew lies all night upon my branch. 20My glory and honor are fresh in me [being constantly renewed], And my bow gains [ever] new strength in my hand.’ 21“They listened to me and waited And kept silent for my counsel.

Job 29:19 word by word

שָׁרְשִׁ֣י פָת֣וּחַ אֱלֵי־מָ֑יִם וְ֝טַ֗ל יָלִ֥ין בִּקְצִירִֽי׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• My rootשֹׁ֫רֶשׁsheresh · rootH8328
• spread outפָּתַחpâthach · to openH6605
• by the watersמַיmayim · waterH4325
• and the dewטַלţal · dewH2919
• lay all nightלוּןlûn lîyn · to lodgeH3885
• upon my branchקָצִירqâtsîyr · foliageH7105

Cross-references for Job 29:19

• Job 18:16The roots [of the wicked] are dried up below, And above, his branch is cut off and withers.
• Psalms 1:3And he will be like a tree firmly planted [and fed] by streams of water, Which yields its fruit in its season; Its leaf does not wither; And in whatever he does, he prospers [and comes to maturity].
• Jeremiah 17:8For he will be [nourished] like a tree planted by the waters, That spreads out its roots by the river; And will not fear the heat when it comes; But its leaves will be green and moist. And it will not be anxious and concerned in a year of drought Nor stop bearing fruit.
• Hosea 14:5I shall be like the dew to Israel; He will blossom like the lily, And he will take root like the cedars of Lebanon.

Commentaries on Job 29:19

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 19My root was spread out by the waters - A metaphor taken from a healthy tree growing beside a rivulet where there is plenty of water; which in consequence flourishes in all seasons; its leaf does not wither, nor its fruit fall off. See Psalm 1:3; Jeremiah 17:8.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 19My root was spread out by the waters - Margin, as the Hebrew, “opened.” The meaning is, that it was spread abroad or extended far, so that the moisture of the earth had free access to it; or it was like a tree planted near a stream, whose root ran down to the water. This is an image designed to denote great prosperity. In the East, such an image would be more striking than with us. Here green, large, and beautiful trees are so common as to excite little…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 18-25Verses 18-25 Being thus honoured and useful, Job had hoped to die in peace and honour, in a good old age. If such an expectation arise from lively faith in the providence and promise of God, it is well; but if from conceit of our own wisdom, and dependence on changeable, earthly things, it is ill grounded, and turns to sin. Every one that has the spirit of wisdom, has not the spirit of government; but Job had both. Yet he had the tenderness of a…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1-25Job compares his past happiness, honor, and wealth with his current loss of social dignity and divine friendship (chapters 29 and 30). He ends his speech with broad vows of innocence (chapter 31).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1919. Literally, "opened to the waters." Opposed to Job 18:16. Vigorous health.Read the comment

Topics related to Job 29:19

• Dew
• Meteorology and Celestial Phenomena

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Commentaries on Job 29

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings