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She pulled off the sackcloth which she had put on, took off the garments of her widowhood, washed her body all over with water, anointed herself with rich ointment, braided the hair of her head, and put a tiara upon it. She put on her garments of gladness, which she used to wear in the days of the life of Manasses her husband.
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ExplanationCommentary
Verse 3. Body. Compl. Greek “mouth.” But other editions seem more accurate. Bible.—Best. Greek “thick,” probably the myrobalanum of Pliny xii. 21. and xiii. 1.—Bonnet, or mitre, tied with ribbands, hanging down behind, like those of bishops.—Sandals, highly ornamented, and worn by people of quality. Calmet.—Lilies, pendent from the neck. Grot.
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