OLD TESTAMENT

Sirach 48:14

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As in his life he did wonders, so his works were also marvelous in death.

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Verse 14. Overcome. Or “escape.” Greek Syr. He knew what Giezi and the Syrians were doing, at a distance. 4 Kennicott. 5:26 and 6:12.—Prophesied. Or raised the dead to life. 4 Kennicott. 13:21. Calmet.—On his death-bed (verse 15) he also foretold the victory of Joas. Ib. 14. Vatab. and so forth—The miracle wrought by his relics ( Bible.) shewed that he was a true prophet. Worthington.

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