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Wesley's Explanatory Notes on Numbers 12:14

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John Wesley (1703–1791) · 18th-century historical commentary
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Spit in her face - That is, expressed some eminent token of indignation and contempt, which was this, Job 30:10; Isa 50:6. Ashamed - And withdraw herself, from her father's presence, as Jonathan did upon a like occasion, Sa1 20:34. So though God healed her according to Moses's request, yet he would have her publickly bear the shame of her sin, and be a warning to others to keep them from the same transgression. Numbers 12:15
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