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He said, “At this season next year, you will embrace a son.” She said, “No, my lord, you man of God, do not lie to your servant.”
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Verse 16. Womb. Hebrew “At this season, according to the time of life, ( Bible. or of a woman with child, Menochius.) thou shalt embrace a son” in thy arms. Bible. See Genesis 18:10. Calmet.—If is added by S. Jerom, agreeably to an usual form of speaking. Menochius.—The prophet assures the woman, that she will not only live, but also bear a son, and nurse him.—Lie, deceive, (verse 28. Bible.) or flatter me with vain hopes. Calmet. She might think that the prophet was not actually inspired. Menochius.—Through joy, she could hardly believe. See Luke 24:41. Bible.
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