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Barnes' Notes on Deuteronomy 1:41

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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Ye were ready to go up into the hill - Rather, perhaps, “ye made light of going up;” i. e. “ye were ready to attempt it as a trifling undertaking.” Deuteronomy 1:43 shows the issue of this spirit in action; compare marginal references. return to 'Top of Page'
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