OLD TESTAMENT

Sirach 49:16

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Shem and Seth were honored among men, but above every living thing in the creation was Adam.

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Verse 16. Henoch. Before the deluge. Menochius.—He stood up for the Lord, amid the most corrupt people, and was translated. Calmet. 44:16. He and Joseph have many advantages over the rest. Calmet.

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