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and might not be as their fathers— a stubborn and rebellious generation, a generation that didn’t make their hearts loyal, whose spirit was not steadfast with God.
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Verse 8. Former iniquities, which we and our fathers have committed. The Hebrews generally pray for the remission of their parent’s faults. Lamentations 5:7. Baruch 3:5. Daniel 9:5. Calmet.—But here the penitents’ own transgressions may be meant. Bert.—God is ready to pardon such. Worthington.
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