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Those who were full have hired themselves out for bread. Those who were hungry are satisfied. Yes, the barren has borne seven. She who has many children languishes.
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ExplanationCommentary
Verse 5. Many. Hebrew “seven,” which is often used in the same sense. Anna had never more than six children; ( Calmet.) whereas Phenenna had perhaps ten. Calmet. 1:8. and 3:21. Bible.—The Rabbins pretend that she lost one every time that Anna brought forth. But the text says nothing of the kind. It only insinuates at most, that she had no more. This admirably represents the state of the Synagogue, compared to the Christian Church. Saint Augustine sup. Calmet. Worthington.—The blessed Virgin conveys the same idea in other words. Luke 1. Menochius.
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