Morphology demands growth conditions, yet you quote a translation that ignores the linguistic rigor of the original Hebrew root for reeds.
A reading from Job 8:11
Will the river-plant come up in its pride without wet earth? will the grass get tall without water?
— Job 8:11 (en_bbe)
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Will the grass get tall without water?