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Barnes' Notes on Job 22:7

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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Thou hast not given water to the weary - That is, thou hast withheld the rites of hospitality - one of the most grievous offences which could be charged on an Arabian; compare the notes at Isaiah 21:14. In all the Oriental world, hospitality was regarded, and is still, as a duty of the highest obligation. return to 'Top of Page'
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