Lexicon
יָרוֹק
ya.roq
H3387
H:N-M Hebrew

green

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ya.roq describes the green vegetation sought as pasture in Job 39:8.

The attested use describes green growth in a mountain-pasture setting: Job 39:8 places it among what is sought for pasture.

Senses in use

  1. Green growth sought for pasture · dominant

    In Job 39:8, the masculine singular absolute noun occurs in the clause about searching mountain heights for pasture; the APB renders the surrounding thought, “after every green thing he seeks.”

In the Anselm Project Bible: In Job 39:8, the APB presents the clause as seeking “every green thing.” This indicates the verse’s portrayal rather than a precise isolated rendering.

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