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The house of Jacob will be a fire, the house of Joseph a flame, and the house of Esau for stubble. They will burn among them and devour them. There will not be any remaining to the house of Esau.” Indeed, the LORD has spoken.
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Verse 18. Stubble. The Jews often attacked Edom, and at last forced them to submit to the law of circumcision.—Remains. Septuagint cop. vary; “corn fire or carrier.” Bible.—Those who escaped alone from battle had the former title. Hesyc. πυρφορος. Calmet.—Priests went with fire before the armies engaged. If they were slain, it was a sign, that no quarter was given, as these were accounted sacred. Grabe. Prol. Bible.
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