Notes, Critical and Explanatory, on the Holy Scriptures

P. ''Scum." Michaelis strongly maintains V., since* the rust falls from a copper vessel, when it is heated and then dipped in water. "Woe to the city of blood, that is, to Jerusalem, the pot, the rus^ that is malice, of which is excessive, and although the fire has been put under it, yet its rust has not gone forth from it: for even when taken and tormented, they have continued in their former wickedness. Consume her piece by piece, let no one escape. The lot has not fallen on her in a way that some should die and others escape, but general destruction awaits all." St. Jerome.

The fillet which usually bound the head, was laid aside by mourners. Sandals also were dispensed with. i

P. "Lips." The lower part of the faoe was covered with the cloak.

P. "Of men." It was usual to send meat to mourners as an expression of sympathy. u Suffer it to be profaned. M P. " Strength.*