Bible Dictionary
Grass
Grass denotes green herbage, tender growth, or dried fodder. Because it quickly withers under heat, Scripture frequently uses grass as an image of human frailty and the brevity of life.
Biblical Usage
Because grass quickly fades under scorching heat, Scripture uses it as an image of human frailty and the brevity of life. Dry grass also appears as fuel, while green grass describes vegetation and fodder.
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