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Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 38:16

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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That made us this soul - This very unusual addition to the formula of an oath 1 Samuel 20:3 was intended to strengthen it. By acknowledging that his soul was God’s workmanship Zedekiah also implied his belief in God’s power over it. return to 'Top of Page'
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