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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](https://git.door43.org/Door43/en-ta-translate-vol1/src/master/content/translate_names.md))
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(See also: [egypt](../other/egypt.md) **·** [moses](../other/moses.md) **·** [nileriver](../other/nileriver.md))
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## Bible References: ##
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* [1 Kings 14:14-16](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/1ki/14/14)
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* [Luke 07:24-26](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/luk/07/24)
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* [Matthew 11:7-8](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/mat/11/07)
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* [Matthew 12:19-21](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/mat/12/19)
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* [Psalm 068:30-31](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/psa/068/030)
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