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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge on Jeremiah 5:27

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The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · Cross-reference reference work
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cage: or, coop, This is, without doubt, a reference to a decoy or trap-cage, as Dr. Blayney renders; in which fowlers place several tame birds, to decoy the others into the snare prepared for them. Rev 18:2 so are: Pro 1:11-13; Hos 12:7, Hos 12:8; Amo 8:4-6; Mic 1:12, Mic 6:10, Mic 6:11; Hab 2:9-11 Jeremiah 5:28
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