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Barnes' Notes on Ecclesiastes 1:7

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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The place - i. e., The spring or river-head. It would seem that the ancient Hebrews regarded the clouds as the immediate feeders of the springs (Proverbs 8:28, and Psalms 104:10, Psalms 104:13). Genesis 2:6 indicates some acquaintance with the process and result of evaporation. return to 'Top of Page'
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