OLD TESTAMENT

Wisdom 16:17

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For, what was most marvelous, in the water which quenches all things, the fire burned hotter; for the world fights for the righteous.

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Verse 17. The fire had more force. that is When the fire and hail mingled together laid waste the land of Egypt. Exodus 9. Challoner.—This destroyed the useful cattle, but not such as infested the Egyptians. Worthington.—The water seemed to nourish the flames. 3 Kennicott. 18:39.

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