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Barnes' Notes on Ecclesiastes 9:4

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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For to him - Rather: “Yet to him.” Notwithstanding evils, life has its advantage, and especially when compared with death. Dog - To the Hebrews a type of all that was contemptible 1 Samuel 17:43. return to 'Top of Page'
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