Yet through the scent of water it will bud, and bring forth boughs like a plant. Through the scent of water it will bud - A fine metaphor: the water acts upon the decaying and perishing tree, as strong and powerful odors from musk, otto of roses, ammonia, etc., act on a fainting or swooning person.
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Job 14:9
9 Yet through the scent of water it will bud, and bring forth boughs like a plant.