OLD TESTAMENT

Jeremiah 48:17

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All you who are around him, bemoan him; and all you who know his name, say, ‘How the strong staff is broken, the beautiful rod!’

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Verse 17. His name, as particular friends. Exodus 33:12. 17. People in the East had a secret name, which they disclosed to very few, to prevent incantations.—Rod. This nation was exceedingly vain. verse 29.

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