King James Version
Job 14:7 in the King James Version says “For there is hope of a tree, if it be cut down, that it will sprout again, and that the tender branch thereof will not c...” — study this verse from Job chapter 14 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“For there is hope of a tree, if it be cut down, that it will sprout again, and that the tender branch thereof will not cease.”
Job 14:7 · KJV
Seeing his days are determined, the number of his months are with thee, thou hast appointed his bounds that he cannot pass;
Turn from him, that he may rest, till he shall accomplish, as an hireling, his day. rest: Heb. cease
For there is hope of a tree, if it be cut down, that it will sprout again, and that the tender branch thereof will not cease.
Though the root thereof wax old in the earth, and the stock thereof die in the ground;
Yet through the scent of water it will bud, and bring forth boughs like a plant.
KJV Study — Public Domain
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
“For there is”
H3426there is or are (or any other form of the verb to be, as may suit the connection)
used very widely as demonstrative, lo!; interrogative, whether?; or conditional, if, although; also oh that!, when; hence, as a negative, not
“if it be cut down”
H3772to cut (off, down or asunder); by implication, to destroy or consume; specifically, to covenant (i.e., make an alliance or bargain, originally by cutt
properly, iteration or continuance; used only adverbially (with or without preposition), again, repeatedly, still, more
“that it will sprout again”
H2498properly, to slide by, i.e., (by implication) to hasten away, pass on, spring up, pierce or change
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
“thereof will not cease”
H2308properly, to be flabby, i.e., (by implication) desist; (figuratively) be lacking or idle
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