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Attributed commentary excerpt

Keil & Delitzsch on 2 Kings 10:21

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Commentary on the Old Testament
C. F. Keil & F. Delitzsch · 19th-century historical commentary
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The temple of Baal was filled לפה פּה, "from one edge (end) to the other." פּה in this sense is not to be derived from פּאה, a corner (Cler., Ges.), but signifies mouth, or the upper rim of a vessel. Metaphora sumta a vasibus humore aliquo plenis: Vatabl. 4 Kings (2 Kings) 10:22
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