Isaiah 44:4 And they shall spring up as among the grass, as willows by the water courses. (Hebrews arabim) are mentioned five times in the Bible, always associated with rivers or watercourses. The willow (Salix) is represented in Palestine by several species, though it is by no means a conspicuous tree in any part of the country. The weight of authority is decidedly in favour of the willow, which though not a conspicuous tree would be doubtless associated in the minds of the inhabitants with pleasurable feelings, as testifying to the presence of the much-prized water. (W. Houghton, M. A.) Parallel Verses KJV: And they shall spring up as among the grass, as willows by the water courses.WEB: and they will spring up among the grass, as willows by the watercourses. |
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