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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge on John 11:44

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The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · Cross-reference reference work
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he that: Joh 11:25, Joh 11:26, Joh 5:21, Joh 5:25, Joh 10:30; Gen 1:3; Sa1 2:6; Psa 33:9; Eze 37:3-10; Hos 13:14; Act 20:9-12; Phi 3:21; Rev 1:18 bound: "Swathed about with rollers" or bandages, κειριαις \[Strong's G2750\], long strips of linen, a few inches in breadth, brought round the σινδων \[Strong's G4616\], or sheet of linen in which the corpse was involved, and by which the αρωματα, or spices, were kept in contact with the flesh. In reply to sceptical objections, it is sufficient to observe, that he who could raise Lazarus from the dead, could, with a much less exertion of power, have so loosened or removed the bandages of his feet and legs as to have rendered it practicable for him to come forth. Tittman well observes, that Lazarus was restored not only to life but also to health, as appears from the alacrity of his motion; and this would constitute a new miracle. Joh 20:5, Joh 20:7 Loose: Joh 11:39; Mar 5:43; Luk 7:15 John 11:45
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