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They have passed away as the swift ships, as the eagle that swoops on the prey.
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ExplanationCommentary
Verse 26. Carrying. Hebrew lit. “of desire,” belonging to one person, or full of goods, which he desires to carry quickly to market. Menochius.—Chal. agrees with us. But most interpreters var. Pagnin retains the original, ebe; ( Bible.) supposing the rive Abeh, or Avah, is meant. It certainly implies expedition; “they have hastened like ( Calmet.) the eagle to its prey.” Septuagint “Is there any trace of ships, or of an eagle flying in quest of food?” Bible.
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