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# reed, reeds #
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## Facts: ##
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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.
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* 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.
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* These fibrous plants were used in ancient Egypt for making paper, baskets, and boats.
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* The stalk of the reed plant is flexible and is easily bent over by the wind.
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(Translation suggestions: [Translate Names](rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names))
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(See also: [Egypt](../names/egypt.md), [Moses](../names/moses.md), [Nile River](../names/nileriver.md))
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## Bible References: ##
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* [1 Kings 14:14-16](rc://en/tn/help/1ki/14/14)
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* [Luke 07:24-26](rc://en/tn/help/luk/07/24)
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* [Matthew 11:7-8](rc://en/tn/help/mat/11/07)
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* [Matthew 12:19-21](rc://en/tn/help/mat/12/19)
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* [Psalm 068:30-31](rc://en/tn/help/psa/068/030)
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## Word Data: ##
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* Strong's: H98, H100, H260, H5488, H6169, H7070, G2563
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