Barnes' Notes on Job 14:9

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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Yet through the scent of water - The word here rendered “scent” (ריח rêyach) means properly the odor or fragrance which anything exhales or emits; Song of Solomon 2:13; Song of Solomon 7:13; Genesis 27:27. The idea is very delicate and poetic. It is designed to denote a gentle and pleasant contact - not a rush of water - by which the tree is made to live. It inhales, so to speak, the vital influence from the water - as we are refreshed and revived by grateful odorifles when we are ready to faint. It will bud - Or, rather, it will germinate, or spring up again - יפרח yapârach; see the notes at Isaiah 55:10. And bring forth boughs - קציר qâtsı̂yr. This word usually means a harvest; Genesis 8:22; Genesis 30:14; Genesis 45:6. It also means, as here, a bough, or branch; compare Psalms 80:11; Job 18:16; Job 29:19. Like a plant - Like a young plant - as fresh and vigorous as a plant that is set out. return to 'Top of Page'

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