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Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 35:6

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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Wine is the symbol of a settled life, because the vine requires time for its growth and care in its cultivation, while the preparation of the wine itself requires buildings, and it then has to be stored up before it is ready for use. The drink of nomads consists of the milk of their herds. Jeremiah 35:7 Strangers - Because not of Jewish blood, though wandering in their territory. return to 'Top of Page'
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