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Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 44:19

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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Burned ... poured ... did - Or, burn ... pour ... do. To worship her - Rather, to represent her image. The cakes Jeremiah 7:18 were made in the shape of a crescent to represent the moon. Our men - i. e., our husbands (margin). They had the authority of their husbands for what they were doing. Jeremiah must leave them alone, and discuss the matter with those who alone had the right to interfere. return to 'Top of Page'
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