OLD TESTAMENT

Sirach 45:19

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The Lord saw it, and it displeased him. In the wrath of his anger, they were destroyed. He did wonders upon them, to consume them with flaming fire.

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Verse 19. Testament. It prefigured that of Christ, which lasts for ever. Hebrews 7. Calmet.—Execute. Greek “serve him, both by executing the priestly office, and by blessing the people,” and so forth Bible.—This was one of the high priest’s functions. Numbers 6:23. The rest might offer sacrifice and incense, except on the day of expiation, (Leviticus 16) and on solemn festivals, though the Scripture is silent on the latter head.

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