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Notes, Critical and Explanatory, on the Holy Scriptures
Chapter 8
Genesis 8
The olive tree retains its verdure even nnder water. It is remarkable that it has been taken as the emblem of peace, even by the heathens, as is evident from Virgil. iEneid 8 : 110. Paciferaque manu ramum prsetendit olivss.
H. "To His heart.*1 P. " In His heart within Himself. It is a beautiful expression of the Divine decree.
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