OLD TESTAMENT

Wisdom 3:13

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Their descendants are cursed. For the barren woman who is undefiled is happy, she who has not conceived in transgression. She will have fruit when God examines souls.

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Verse 13. Barren. The Jews deemed this a reproach. But it is better than to have children by a crime. Menochius.—Fruit. Her good works shall serve instead of children for her glory, at the hour of death.

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