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Ephraim, what have I to do any more with idols? I answer, and will take care of him. I am like a green cypress tree; from me your fruit is found.”
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Verse 8. His. This may refer to the tree, or to God. The captives shall return, and be happy. But in a more sublime sense it refers to the nations which shall embrace the gospel.—Libanus, or fragrant. Such wine was esteemed in which certain odoriferous herbs were infused. Song of Songs 7:2. Calmet.—Libanus was also famous for generous wines. Siconita 11.
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