Dictionary of Bible Themes – 4494 papyrus
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4494 papyrus

4494 papyrus

A large plant growing in marshland, sometimes to a height of six metres.

Papyrus was used for making boats

Ex 2:3; Job 9:26; Isa 18:2

Papyrus indicates an ample water supply

Job 8:11-13; Isa 35:7 Papyrus growing in what was once desert depicts the blessing coming on God’s redeemed people.

See also

4402plants
5515scroll
Dictionary of Bible Themes Scripture index copyright Martin H. Manser, 2009. As Editor, Martin Manser wishes to thank all those who compiled or edited the NIV Thematic Study Bible, on which this work is based.

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