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Barnes' Notes on Exodus 5:12

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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Stubble instead of straw - Rather, for the straw: i. e. to be prepared as straw. This marks the season of the year, namely, early spring, after the barley or wheat harvest, toward the end of April. Their suffering must have been severe: at that season the pestilential sand-wind blows over Egypt some 50 days, hence, its name - Chamsin. (compare Genesis 41:6 note). return to 'Top of Page'
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