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When Elijah heard it, he wrapped his face in his mantle, went out, and stood in the entrance of the cave. Behold, a voice came to him, and said, “What are you doing here, Elijah?”
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Verse 13. Mantle, out of respect, like Moses. Exodus 3:6. So the cherubim veil their faces with their wings. Isaiah 6:2. Menochius.—Among the Orientals, to cover the face has the same import as when we pull of our hats. Calmet.
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