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Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 2:24

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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A wild donkey used to the wilderness - The type of an untamed and reckless nature. Snuffeth up the wind - The wind brings with it the scent of the male. Israel does not wait until temptation comes of itself, but looks out for any and every incentive to idolatry. Occasion ... month - i. e., the pairing season. return to 'Top of Page'
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