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John Gill's Exposition on Luke 12:55

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John Gill (1697–1771) · 18th-century historical commentary
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And when ye see the south wind blow, etc.] From the hot countries of Egypt, Ethiopia, and Arabia, which lay south of Judea: ye say there will be heat; or hot sultry weather, scorching heat, which such a wind brings with it: and it cometh to pass; generally speaking, as is asserted.
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