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JOB 29:19 — KING JAMES VERSION 0 0
Job 29:18Job 29:20
My root was spread out by the waters, and the dew lay all night upon my branch.
My root was spread out to the waters and the dew lay all night on my branch, employing plant imagery to suggest that Job's prosperity was rooted in abundant sources and continuously nourished. The spreading of roots to waters suggests secure access to essential nourishment. The dew lying on branches suggests continuous moisture and refreshment throughout the night. The verse employs organic imagery to suggest that Job's flourishing was rooted in deep, continuous sources of sustenance.
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