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Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 10:17

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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The prophet now returns to the main subject of his sermon, the conquest of Judaea. Thy wares - Rather, thy bundle, which could contain a few articles for necessary use, and be carried in the hand. They are going into exile. O inhabitant of the fortress - i. e., thou that art besieged, that inhabitest a besieged town. return to 'Top of Page'
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