Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 4000 Creation » 4400 Vegetation and food » 4494 papyrus A large plant growing in marshland, sometimes to a height of six metres. Papyrus was used for making boats Exodus 2:3; Job 9:26; Isaiah 18:2 Papyrus indicates an ample water supply Job 8:11-13; Isaiah 35:7 Papyrus growing in what was once desert depicts the blessing coming on God's redeemed people. See also |