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The LORD of Armies says, “Consider, and call for the mourning women, that they may come. Send for the skillful women, that they may come.
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Verse 17. Wise, in composing or singing the Nænia, or mournful songs, recording the praises of the deceased. Calmet.—“This custom still subsists in Judea: women go about with dishevelled hair and naked breasts, with mournful tunes, exciting all to tears.” Saint Jerome—Music was also used. Matthew 9:23. Thus feigned tears, at least, would supply the want of real ones.
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