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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown on Genesis 8:12

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Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · 19th-century historical commentary
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he . . . sent forth the dove: which returned not . . . any more--In these results, we perceive a wisdom and prudence far superior to the inspiration of instinct--we discern the agency of God guiding all the movements of this bird for the instruction of Noah, and reviving the hopes of his household. other seven days--a strong presumptive proof that Noah observed the Sabbath during his residence in the ark.
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