# reed ## Definitions: The term "reed" refers to a plant with a long stalk that grows in the water, usually along the edge of a river or stream. * The reeds in the Nile River where Moses was hidden as a baby were also called "bulrushes." They were tall, hollow stalks growing in dense clumps in the river water. * These fibrous plants were used in ancient Egypt for making paper, baskets, and boats. * The stalk of the reed plant is flexible and is easily bent over by the wind. (Translation suggestions: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/translate-names]]) (See also: [Egypt](../names/egypt.md), [Moses](../names/moses.md), [Nile River](../names/nileriver.md)) ## Picture of Reeds: ## Bible References: * [1 Kings 14:15](rc://en/tn/help/1ki/14/15) * [Luke 07:24](rc://en/tn/help/luk/07/24) * [Matthew 11:07](rc://en/tn/help/mat/11/07) * [Matthew 12:20](rc://en/tn/help/mat/12/20) * [Psalm 068:30](rc://en/tn/help/psa/068/030) ## Word Data: * Strong's: H98, H100, H260, G4464, H5488, H6169, H7070, G2563 ## Forms Found in the English ULB: reed, reeds