OLD TESTAMENT

Judith 13:6

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She came to the bedpost which was at Holofernes’ head, and took down his sword from there.

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Verse 6. Judith. She seems not to have disclosed her secret even to her companion, taking the whole upon herself.—Lips. Greek “in her heart.” Calmet.—Yet the Jews generally use some words, ( Bible.) thinking that prayer too cold, which is barely mental. Grotius.

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