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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge on Amos 7:14

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The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · Cross-reference reference work
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neither: Kg1 20:35; Kg2 2:3, Kg2 2:5, Kg2 2:7, Kg2 4:38, Kg2 6:1; Ch2 16:7, Ch2 19:2, Ch2 20:34 an herdman: Amo 1:1; Zac 13:5; Co1 1:27 a gatherer: Rather, as bolais is rendered by the LXX and Vulgate, κνιζων, vellicans "a scraping," or a scraper of sycamores; for the fruit does not ripen till it is rubbed with iron combs. sycamore fruit: or, wild figs Amos 7:15
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