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Barnes' Notes on Proverbs 11:21

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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literally, “hand to hand.” The meaning of which is, “Hand may plight faith to hand, men may confederate for evil, yet punishment shall come at last;” or “From hand to hand, from one generation to another, punishment shall descend on the evil doers.” return to 'Top of Page'
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