Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge on Exodus 13:9

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a sign: This expression, says Michaelis, alludes to the custom of the Orientals, of burning in their right hand all kinds of marks with the ashes of henna, which gives an indelible colour; and this is done even to this day. They were likewise accustomed to write all kinds of sayings, and frequently superstitious words, on slips or pieces of linen, which they wore as ornaments on their foreheads. Exo 13:16, Exo 12:14; Num 15:39; Deu 6:6, Deu 6:8, Deu 11:18, Deu 11:19; Pro 1:9, Pro 3:21, Pro 6:20-23; Pro 7:23; Sol 8:6; Isa 49:16; Jer 22:24; Mat 23:5 may be: Deu 30:14; Jos 1:8; Isa 59:21; Rom 10:8 strong hand: Exo 13:3, 6:1-30; Jos 1:9; Neh 1:10; Psa 89:13; Isa 27:1, Isa 40:10, Isa 51:9; Joe 2:11; Rev 18:8 Exodus 13:10

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