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And Judith said to him, “Receive the words of your servant, and let your handmaid speak in your presence, and I won’t lie to my lord tonight.
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Verse 5. Liveth. She imitates Joseph, (Genesis 42:15) and Eliseus; (4 Kennicott. 2:4) and speaks the truth, as the general had subjected many to his master. Menochius.—Her speech was not superstitious, but shewed a civil respect. Calmet.
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