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Notes, Critical and Explanatory, on the Holy Scriptures

PD · Francis Patrick Kenrick, Baltimore, 1849–1860 (Gospels 1849; Acts, Epistles & Apocalypse 1851; Psalms, Wisdom books & Canticle 1857; Job & the Prophets 1859; Pentateuch 1860)

Chapter 9

Amos 9

P. " Cut them in the head." The noun is taken fbr covetousness, Is. 57 : 17, but the verb here used

The sea-serpent shall serve as an instrument of Divine vengeance.

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