OLD TESTAMENT

Judith 8:21

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For if we are captured, all Judea will be captured and our sanctuary will be plundered; and he will require our blood for profaning it.

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Verse 21. Brethren. Greek adds, “Let us shew our brethren that their soul depends on us, and the holy things, and the house, (temple) and the altar, are supported by us.” These were not therefore demolished. Calmet. 5:22. Bible.—“Yea, let us give thanks, above all, to the Lord our God, who tries us like our fathers. Remember,” and so forth

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