Job 29:19
New International Version
My roots will reach to the water, and the dew will lie all night on my branches.

New Living Translation
For I am like a tree whose roots reach the water, whose branches are refreshed with the dew.

English Standard Version
my roots spread out to the waters, with the dew all night on my branches,

Berean Standard Bible
My roots will spread out to the waters, and the dew will rest nightly on my branches.

King James Bible
My root was spread out by the waters, and the dew lay all night upon my branch.

New King James Version
My root is spread out to the waters, And the dew lies all night on my branch.

New American Standard Bible
‘My root is spread out to the waters, And dew lies on my branch all night.

NASB 1995
‘My root is spread out to the waters, And dew lies all night on my branch.

NASB 1977
‘My root is spread out to the waters, And dew lies all night on my branch.

Legacy Standard Bible
My root is spread out to the waters, And dew lies all night on my branch.

Amplified Bible
‘My root is spread out and open to the waters, And the dew lies all night upon my branch.

Christian Standard Bible
My roots will have access to water, and the dew will rest on my branches all night.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
My roots will have access to water, and the dew will rest on my branches all night.

American Standard Version
My root is spread out to the waters, And the dew lieth all night upon my branch;

Contemporary English Version
In those days I was strong like a tree with deep roots and with plenty of water,

English Revised Version
My root is spread out to the waters, and the dew lieth all night upon my branch:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
My roots will grow toward the water, and dew will lie on my branches all night.

Good News Translation
I was like a tree whose roots always have water and whose branches are wet with dew.

International Standard Version
My roots have spread out and have found water, and dew settles at night on my branches.

Majority Standard Bible
My roots will spread out to the waters, and the dew will rest nightly on my branches.

NET Bible
My roots reach the water, and the dew lies on my branches all night long.

New Heart English Bible
My root is spread out to the waters. The dew lies all night on my branch.

Webster's Bible Translation
My root was spread out by the waters, and the dew lay all night upon my branch.

World English Bible
My root is spread out to the waters. The dew lies all night on my branch.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
My root is open to the waters, "" And dew lodges on my branch.

Young's Literal Translation
My root is open unto the waters, And dew doth lodge on my branch.

Smith's Literal Translation
My root opened to the waters, and the dew will lodge upon my foliage.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
My root is opened beside the waters, and dew shall continue in my harvest.

Catholic Public Domain Version
My root has been spread beside the waters, and the dew will remain with my harvest.

New American Bible
My root is spread out to the waters; the dew rests by night on my branches.

New Revised Standard Version
my roots spread out to the waters, with the dew all night on my branches;
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
My roots are planted by the waters, and the dew lies all night upon my boughs, and at the harvest season I shall be invited to the feast.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
My roots are planted by the waters and the dew will stay, and in harvest I shall be invited
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
My root shall be spread out to the waters, And the dew shall lie all night upon my branch;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
My root was spread out by the water, and the dew would lodge on my crop.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Job's Former Blessings
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.’…

Cross References
Psalm 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.

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.

Ezekiel 31:4-7
The waters made it grow; the deep springs made it tall, directing their streams all around its base and sending their channels to all the trees of the field. / Therefore it towered higher than all the trees of the field. Its branches multiplied, and its boughs grew long as it spread them out because of the abundant waters. / All the birds of the air nested in its branches, and all the beasts of the field gave birth beneath its boughs; all the great nations lived in its shade. ...

Proverbs 11:28
He who trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous will thrive like foliage.

Isaiah 58:11
The LORD will always guide you; He will satisfy you in a sun-scorched land and strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail.

Psalm 92:12-14
The righteous will flourish like a palm tree, and grow like a cedar in Lebanon. / Planted in the house of the LORD, they will flourish in the courts of our God. / In old age they will still bear fruit; healthy and green they will remain,

John 15:4-5
Remain in Me, and I will remain in you. Just as no branch can bear fruit by itself unless it remains in the vine, neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in Me. / I am the vine and you are the branches. The one who remains in Me, and I in him, will bear much fruit. For apart from Me you can do nothing.

Matthew 7:17-19
Likewise, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit. / A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, and a bad tree cannot bear good fruit. / Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire.

Psalm 52:8
But I am like an olive tree flourishing in the house of God; I trust in the loving devotion of God forever and ever.

Hosea 14:5-6
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.

Psalm 128:3
Your wife will be like a fruitful vine flourishing within your house, your sons like olive shoots sitting around your table.

Revelation 22:1-2
Then the angel showed me a river of the water of life, as clear as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb / down the middle of the main street of the city. On either side of the river stood a tree of life, bearing twelve kinds of fruit and yielding a fresh crop for each month. And the leaves of the tree are for the healing of the nations.

Colossians 2:7
rooted and built up in Him, established in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.

1 Corinthians 3:6-7
I planted the seed and Apollos watered it, but God made it grow. / So neither he who plants nor he who waters is anything, but only God, who makes things grow.

Isaiah 44:3-4
For I will pour water on the thirsty land, and currents on the dry ground. I will pour out My Spirit on your descendants, and My blessing on your offspring. / They will sprout among the grass like willows by flowing streams.


Treasury of Scripture

My root was spread out by the waters, and the dew lay all night on my branch.

root

Job 18:16
His roots shall be dried up beneath, and above shall his branch be cut off.

Psalm 1:3
And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.

Jeremiah 17:8
For he shall be as a tree planted by the waters, and that spreadeth out her roots by the river, and shall not see when heat cometh, but her leaf shall be green; and shall not be careful in the year of drought, neither shall cease from yielding fruit.

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Job 29
1. Job bemoans his former prosperity














My roots
The imagery of "roots" in this verse is deeply symbolic, representing stability, nourishment, and a firm foundation. In the Hebrew context, the word for roots, "שֹׁרֶשׁ" (shoresh), conveys the idea of being deeply embedded and established. This reflects Job's desire for a life that is grounded in righteousness and divine favor, drawing sustenance from God's provision. Roots are unseen yet vital, much like the spiritual life that sustains a believer.

will spread out
The phrase "will spread out" suggests growth, expansion, and influence. In Hebrew, the verb "פָּרַשׂ" (paras) implies a reaching out or extending beyond one's current boundaries. This can be seen as a metaphor for the righteous life that impacts others and extends its influence, much like a tree that provides shade and shelter. Job is expressing a hope for his life to be expansive and fruitful, touching those around him.

to the waters
Water is a powerful symbol in the Bible, often representing life, cleansing, and the Holy Spirit. The Hebrew word "מַיִם" (mayim) is used here, indicating a source of life and vitality. In the arid climate of the ancient Near East, water was precious and essential for survival. Job's roots reaching "to the waters" signifies a connection to a life-giving source, suggesting that his life is nourished by divine wisdom and grace.

and the dew
Dew is a gentle, refreshing presence that sustains life, especially in dry regions. The Hebrew word "טַל" (tal) conveys this idea of a subtle yet essential blessing. Dew is often seen as a symbol of God's favor and provision, falling quietly and consistently. Job's mention of dew reflects his hope for continual divine blessing and sustenance, even in times of hardship.

will rest nightly
The phrase "will rest nightly" indicates a regular, dependable occurrence. In Hebrew, "לִין" (lin) means to lodge or stay overnight, suggesting a sense of peace and security. This implies that Job anticipates God's blessings to be a constant presence in his life, providing rest and renewal each day. It speaks to the assurance of God's faithfulness and the peace that comes from trusting in Him.

on my branches
The "branches" symbolize the outward expression of one's life, including actions, relationships, and influence. The Hebrew word "קָנֶה" (qaneh) refers to a reed or branch, something that is visible and tangible. Job envisions his life as a tree, with branches that are healthy and thriving due to the nourishment from his roots and the refreshing dew. This imagery underscores the idea that a life rooted in God will naturally bear fruit and be a blessing to others.

(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.)

Verse 19. - My root was spread out by the waters (comp. Psalm 1:3; Jeremiah 17:8); rather, to the waters - so that the waters reached it and nourished it. And the dew lay all night upon my branch. Job compares himself, in his former prosperous state, to a tree growing by a river-side, which receives a double nourishment - from the actual water of the stream, which reaches its roots, and from the moisture evaporated from the stream, which hangs in the air, and descends in the shape of dew upon its leaves and branches. Both sources of refreshment represent the grace and favour of God.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
My roots
שָׁרְשִׁ֣י (šā·rə·šî)
Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 8328: A root

[will] spread out
פָת֣וּחַ (p̄ā·ṯū·aḥ)
Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine singular
Strong's 6605: To open wide, to loosen, begin, plough, carve

to
אֱלֵי־ (’ĕ·lê-)
Preposition
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to

the waters,
מָ֑יִם (mā·yim)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 4325: Water, juice, urine, semen

and the dew
וְ֝טַ֗ל (wə·ṭal)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 2919: Night mist, dew

will rest nightly
יָלִ֥ין (yā·lîn)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3885: To stop, to stay permanently, to be obstinate

on my branches.
בִּקְצִירִֽי׃ (biq·ṣî·rî)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 7105: Severed, harvest, the crop, the time, the reaper, a limb


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