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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown on Job 19:16

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Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · 19th-century historical commentary
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servant--born in my house (as distinguished from those sojourning in it), and so altogether belonging to the family. Yet even he disobeys my call. mouth--that is, "calling aloud"; formerly a nod was enough. Now I no longer look for obedience, I try entreaty.
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