Job 29:19
Job 29:19 in Multiple Translations
My roots will spread out to the waters, and the dew will rest nightly on my branches.
My root was spread out by the waters, and the dew lay all night upon my branch.
My root is spread out to the waters, And the dew lieth all night upon my branch:
My root will be open to the waters, and the night mist will be on my branches,
Like a tree my roots spread out to the water; the dew rests on my branches overnight.
For my roote is spread out by the water, and the dewe shall lye vpon my branche.
My root is open unto the waters, And dew doth lodge on my branch.
My root is spread out to the waters. The dew lies all night on my branch.
My root was spread out by the waters, and the dew lay all night upon my branch.
My root is opened beside the waters, and dew shall continue in my harvest.
I was like a tree [MET] whose roots reach down into the water and whose branches become wet with dew each night.
Berean Amplified Bible — Job 29:19
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Job 29:19 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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שָׁרְשִׁ֣/י
פָת֣וּחַ
אֱלֵי
מָ֑יִם
וְ֝/טַ֗ל
יָלִ֥ין
בִּ/קְצִירִֽ/י
שָׁרְשִׁ֣/י
sheresh
H8328
root
N-ms | Suff
פָת֣וּחַ
pâthach
H6605
to open
V-Qal-Inf-c
אֱלֵי
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep
מָ֑יִם
mayim
H4325
Water (Gate)
N-mp
וְ֝/טַ֗ל
ṭal
H2919
dew
Conj | N-ms
יָלִ֥ין
lûwn
H3885
to lodge
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
בִּ/קְצִירִֽ/י
qâtsîyr
H7105
harvest
Prep | N-ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Job 29:19
שָׁרְשִׁ֣/י
sheresh
H8328
"root"
N-ms | Suff
A root is the underground part of a plant. In the Bible, it can also mean a source or foundation, like in the book of Job.
Definition: 1) root 1a) root (literal) 1b) root (of people involving firmness or permanence) (fig) 1c) root, bottom (as lowest stratum) (fig) Aramaic equivalent: sho.resh (שֹׁ֫רֶשׁ "root" H8330)
Usage: Occurs in 32 OT verses. KJV: bottom, deep, heel, root. See also: Deuteronomy 29:17; Isaiah 11:1; Psalms 80:10.
פָת֣וּחַ
pâthach
H6605
"to open"
V-Qal-Inf-c
This verb means to engrave or carve, and is used in Exodus to describe the intricate carvings on the furniture of the tabernacle.
Definition: 1) to open 1a) (Qal) to open 1b) (Niphal) to be opened, be let loose, be thrown open 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to free 1c2) to loosen 1c3) to open, open oneself 1d) (Hithpael) to loose oneself Aramaic equivalent: pe.tach (פְּתַח "to open" H6606)
Usage: Occurs in 133 OT verses. KJV: appear, break forth, draw (out), let go free, (en-) grave(-n), loose (self), (be, be set) open(-ing), put off, ungird, unstop, have vent. See also: Genesis 7:11; Psalms 39:10; Psalms 5:10.
אֱלֵי
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Prep
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
מָ֑יִם
mayim
H4325
"Water (Gate)"
N-mp
This word means water, referring to a liquid or a source of refreshment. It appears in the Bible as a literal and figurative term, including references to wasting or urine. The word is used in various contexts, such as in Genesis and Leviticus.
Definition: This name means water, refreshment
Usage: Occurs in 525 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] piss, wasting, water(-ing, (-course, -flood, -spring)). See also: Genesis 1:2; Leviticus 14:9; Joshua 18:15.
וְ֝/טַ֗ל
ṭal
H2919
"dew"
Conj | N-ms
In the Bible, this word means dew, or the moisture that covers plants and grass overnight. It is often used to describe the natural world and the cycle of nature.
Definition: dew, night mist Aramaic equivalent: tal (טַל "dew" H2920)
Usage: Occurs in 30 OT verses. KJV: dew. See also: Genesis 27:28; Job 29:19; Psalms 110:3.
יָלִ֥ין
lûwn
H3885
"to lodge"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
To grumble or complain, this word describes a negative attitude of discontent or murmuring. It is used in the Bible to describe people who are unhappy or stubborn.
Definition: 1) to lodge, stop over, pass the night, abide 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to lodge, pass the night 1a2) to abide, remain (fig.) 1b) (Hiphil) to cause to rest, lodge 1c) (Hithpalpel) to dwell, abide
Usage: Occurs in 78 OT verses. KJV: abide (all night), continue, dwell, endure, grudge, be left, lie all night, (cause to) lodge (all night, in, -ing, this night), (make to) murmur, remain, tarry (all night, that night). See also: Genesis 19:2; Judges 19:20; Psalms 25:13.
בִּ/קְצִירִֽ/י
qâtsîyr
H7105
"harvest"
Prep | N-ms | Suff
This word refers to the harvest or the time of harvest, as well as the reaper or the crop itself. It can also mean a limb or foliage of a tree, emphasizing the idea of growth and abundance. The concept of harvest is central to the biblical narrative, particularly in the book of Ruth.
Definition: 1) harvest, harvesting 1a) process of harvesting 1b) crop, what is harvested or reaped 1c) time of harvest
Usage: Occurs in 49 OT verses. KJV: bough, branch, harvest (man). See also: Genesis 8:22; Job 18:16; Psalms 80:12.
Study Notes — Job 29:19
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- Job 29:19 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Job 29:19
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 29:19
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 29:19
- Trapp's Commentary on Job 29:19
- Ellicott's Commentary on Job 29:19
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 29:19
- Cambridge Bible on Job 29:19
- Barnes' Notes on Job 29:19
- Whedon's Commentary on Job 29:19
- Sermons on Job 29:19
Context — Job’s Former Blessings
17I shattered the fangs of the unjust and snatched the prey from his teeth.
18So I thought: ‘I will die in my nest and multiply my days as the sand.
19My roots will spread out to the waters, and the dew will rest nightly on my branches.
20My glory is ever new within me, and my bow is renewed in my hand.’ 21Men listened to me with expectation, waiting silently for my counsel.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 1:3 | He is like a tree planted by streams of water, yielding its fruit in season, whose leaf does not wither, and who prospers in all he does. |
| 2 | Jeremiah 17:8 | He is like a tree planted by the waters that sends out its roots toward the stream. It does not fear when the heat comes, and its leaves are always green. It does not worry in a year of drought, nor does it cease to produce fruit. |
| 3 | Hosea 14:5–7 | I will be like the dew to Israel; he will blossom like the lily and take root like the cedars of Lebanon. His shoots will sprout, and his splendor will be like the olive tree, his fragrance like the cedars of Lebanon. They will return and dwell in his shade; they will grow grain and blossom like the vine. His renown will be like the wine of Lebanon. |
| 4 | Job 18:16 | The roots beneath him dry up, and the branches above him wither away. |
Job 29:19 Summary
[This verse is a beautiful picture of a tree that is healthy and strong, with roots that reach deep into the water and branches that are refreshed by the dew every night. It's a metaphor for a life that is nourished by God's presence and provision, as seen in Psalm 1:3. Job is saying that he wants his life to be like this tree, strong and healthy, with a deep connection to God. By trusting in God's goodness and faithfulness, we can experience this kind of spiritual nourishment and growth, as described in Jeremiah 17:7-8.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for Job's roots to spread out to the waters?
This phrase is a metaphor for spiritual nourishment and abundance, similar to what is described in Psalm 1:3, where the righteous man's tree is planted by streams of water, bearing fruit in season.
Is Job being arrogant when he says his glory will be ever new within him?
In the context of Job 29:19, Job is expressing his confidence in God's blessing and favor, much like the Psalmist in Psalm 23:4, who trusts in God's presence and provision even in difficult times.
How does this verse relate to Job's overall situation and suffering?
This verse is part of Job's nostalgic reflection on his past life, before his suffering began, and it highlights the contrast between his former prosperity and his current state of affliction, as described in Job 1:1-3 and Job 2:1-10.
What can we learn from Job's statement about his roots and branches?
We can learn about the importance of spiritual nourishment and trust in God's provision, as seen in Jeremiah 17:7-8, where the blessed man trusts in the Lord and is like a tree planted by water, sending out its roots by the stream.
Reflection Questions
- What are the 'waters' that you need to spread your roots to, in order to experience spiritual nourishment and growth?
- How can you, like Job, trust in God's blessing and favor, even in the midst of difficult circumstances?
- What are the 'dews' that rest nightly on your branches, refreshing and renewing you, and how can you cultivate a deeper sense of God's presence in your life?
- In what ways can you, like the tree in this verse, be a source of life and nourishment to those around you, as described in Matthew 5:16?
Gill's Exposition on Job 29:19
My root [was] spread out by the waters,.... According to our version and others, Job here, and in the following verses, gives the reasons of his hope and confidence of his long life, and quiet and
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 29:19
My root was spread out by the waters, and the dew lay all night upon my branch. Literally, opened to the waters: continually irrigated by them. Opposed to Job 17:16. "His roots shall be dried up beneath." Vigorous health.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 29:19
I was continually watered by Divine favour and blessing, as a tree which is constantly supplied with moisture, both in its root and branches, and consequently must needs be fruitful and flourishing.
Trapp's Commentary on Job 29:19
Job 29:19 My root [was] spread out by the waters, and the dew lay all night upon my branch.Ver. 19. My root was spread out by the waters] Heb. Opened to the waters; which therefore had free recourse to it, and much refreshed it. Hereby he describeth his flourishing condition when time was, through the perpetual inflowings of God’ s free grace and favour. And the dew lay all might upon my branch] Pernoctabat; because in the night the dew falleth. Beza thus paraphraseth this whole verse: For, downward, the root of my good and upright conscience was spread out by the ever flowing waters of God’ s bountifulness, with which it was daily watered; and upward, the boughs growing out of this root, to wit, my children, my servants, nay flocks of sheep, and in a word, my substance, were washed with the celestial dew which from heaven fell down upon them; so that by this blessing of God they were marvellously increased.
Ellicott's Commentary on Job 29:19
(19) My root was spread.—It is perhaps better to read this and the next verse in the present: “My root is spread out . . . and the dew lieth. My glory is fresh in me, and my bow is renewed.” (Comp. Genesis 49:24.)
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 29:19
Verse 19. My 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 Psalms 1:3; Jeremiah 17:8.
Cambridge Bible on Job 29:19
18–20. Job’s outlook on the future, amidst this benevolent and active life. He anticipated length of days and continued prosperity.
Barnes' Notes on Job 29:19
My 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
Whedon's Commentary on Job 29:19
19. This and the following verse are a continuation of the pleasing thoughts and flattering hopes of Job, as expressed in Job 29:18. The verbs are all future.
Sermons on Job 29:19
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Power of the Ministry Pt 1 by Alan Redpath | In this sermon, the preacher begins by referencing the story of Jacob in the Bible, who encountered God in a dream and saw a ladder connecting heaven and earth. The preacher then p |
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Christian Growth - Part 6 by Alan Redpath | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of Jacob from the Bible. Jacob had lived his life independently of God, making mistakes and facing the consequences. Eventually, Go |
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Resources for Christian Living by Alan Redpath | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of experiencing a deep and ongoing relationship with God. He warns against becoming complacent or shallow in one's faith and u |
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The Holy Spirit & Power for the Ministry by Alan Redpath | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the importance of the miracle of a Spirit-filled life. He refers to the crowd's questions on the day of Pentecost, asking what the events mea |
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God Bless Us by Paul Washer | In this sermon, the speaker shares a story about a Peruvian man named Angel Cominates who has planted over 500 churches in northern Peru. Despite his humble circumstances, Angel's |
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The Church Today Asleep & in Bondage #6 by Milton Green | This sermon focuses on the concept of being a new creation in Christ, akin to a second Adam, and being conformed to the image of Jesus. It delves into the idea of bearing fruit in |
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(Second Coming of Christ) 15 the Delights of the Paradise of God by Aeron Morgan | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the delights of the city as described in the book of Revelation. The sermon begins by highlighting the incredible foundations and structure o |