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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown on Job 30:7

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Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · 19th-century historical commentary
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brayed--like the wild ass (Job 6:5 for food). The inarticulate tones of this uncivilized rabble are but little above those of the beast of the field. gathered together--rather, sprinkled here and there. Literally, "poured out," graphically picturing their disorderly mode of encampment, lying up and down behind the thorn bushes. nettles--or brambles [UMBREIT].
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