23 lines
660 B
Markdown
23 lines
660 B
Markdown
## that each prophet ##
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This refers to the false prophets, not to the true prophets of Yahweh.
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## no longer wear a hairy cloak ##
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"Cloak" refers to a heavy outer garment. s made of animal hair that prophets usually wore.
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## work the soil ##
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That is, farm.
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## the land became my work while I was still a young man ##
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Different versions interpret this phrase in different ways.
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## What are these wounds between your arms? ##
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AT: "How did you get those cuts on your back between your shoulders?" This refers to the custom of idol worshipers allowing themselves to be wounded in their ceremonies.
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## he will answer ##
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That is, he will answer with a lie. |