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Those who swear by the sin of Samaria, and say, ‘As your god, Dan, lives,’ and, ‘As the way of Beersheba lives,’ they will fall, and never rise up again.”
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Verse 14. Sin. Septuagint “propitiation,” which the pagans deemed requisite; (Hor. i. ode 2.) or worship ( Bible.) of Baal, (4 Kennicott. 17:16. Calmet.) and all the other superstitions. Bible.—Way. Septuagint “thy God,” or religion, (Acts 9:2) or pilgrimage to Bersabee. Calmet. 5:5. Perhaps the true God was here adored; but it was in a manner which he condemned. Calmet.—In vain do those pretend to honour Him, who follow the traditions of unbelieving men. Bible.
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