An Aramaism appearing exclusively in Job, this verb means to grow or flourish, particularly of plants. Job 8:11 asks rhetorically whether papyrus can grow without marsh, illustrating the necessity of proper conditions for flourishing. The English 'flourish' and 'grow,' along with Spanish crecer, capture the organic development implied. Job 8:7 promises that though Job's beginning was small, his latter end will grow exceedingly great—a prophecy of restoration. The plant imagery serves as metaphor for human prosperity dependent on divine blessing.