Bible Illustrations: Or, A Description of Manners and Customs Peculiar to the East, Especially Explanatory of the Holy Scriptures, Volume 7 |
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... which the public have so kindly received , and to which , indeed , they may be regarded as a suitable supplement . Southampton , 1831 . CONTENTS . Page INTRODUCTION 1 Eastern Houses Bricks Hospitality 6 iv ADVERTISEMENT .
... which the public have so kindly received , and to which , indeed , they may be regarded as a suitable supplement . Southampton , 1831 . CONTENTS . Page INTRODUCTION 1 Eastern Houses Bricks Hospitality 6 iv ADVERTISEMENT .
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... Bricks Hospitality 6 18 23 Homage 32 Sacrifices 42 Inns Keys 47 52 Covenants 55 Serpents Wheat , Bread , Food , & c . Ovens 57 · 64 71 • Napkins Ornaments Rice Eating Flesh Books and Writing 73 80 84 92 98 Feasts , and Meals Presents ...
... Bricks Hospitality 6 18 23 Homage 32 Sacrifices 42 Inns Keys 47 52 Covenants 55 Serpents Wheat , Bread , Food , & c . Ovens 57 · 64 71 • Napkins Ornaments Rice Eating Flesh Books and Writing 73 80 84 92 98 Feasts , and Meals Presents ...
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... brick ; but those of the poor are commonly of wood or of mud . The heat often cracks the walls which are formed of the latter material , and serpents frequently find a shelter in them . To this the prophet alludes where he says : As if ...
... brick ; but those of the poor are commonly of wood or of mud . The heat often cracks the walls which are formed of the latter material , and serpents frequently find a shelter in them . To this the prophet alludes where he says : As if ...
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... cloistered structure of this kind , the pulling down of the front or centre pillars only , which supported it , would be attended with the like catastrophe to the Philistines . " с BRICKS . " PRAY , father , did you ever HOUSES . 17.
... cloistered structure of this kind , the pulling down of the front or centre pillars only , which supported it , would be attended with the like catastrophe to the Philistines . " с BRICKS . " PRAY , father , did you ever HOUSES . 17.
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... BRICKS . " PRAY , father , did you ever observe the brickmakers , on the side of the hill , just as you come into the village ? " " Yes , Harry ; I have often stood for a few moments , to remark with how much diligence and cheerfulness ...
... BRICKS . " PRAY , father , did you ever observe the brickmakers , on the side of the hill , just as you come into the village ? " " Yes , Harry ; I have often stood for a few moments , to remark with how much diligence and cheerfulness ...
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Page 240 - And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper. The ungodly are not so: but are like the chaff which the wind driveth away. Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous.
Page 24 - And he took butter, and milk, and the calf which he had dressed, and set it before them; and he stood by them under the tree, and they did eat.
Page 23 - And he lift up his eyes and looked, and, lo, three men stood by him: and when he saw them, he ran to meet them from the tent door, and bowed himself toward the ground...
Page 248 - I am the LORD'S"; and another shall call himself by the name of Jacob; and another shall subscribe with his hand unto the LORD, and surname himself by the name of Israel.
Page 116 - When thou makest a dinner or a supper, call not thy friends, nor thy brethren, neither thy kinsmen, nor thy rich neighbours; lest they also bid thee again, and a recompense be made thee. But when thou makest a feast, call the poor, the maimed, the lame, the blind: and thou shalt be blessed; for they cannot recompense thee: for thou shalt be recompensed at the resurrection of the just.
Page 131 - The kings of Tarshish and of the isles shall bring presents The kings of Sheba and Seba shall offer gifts.
Page 59 - Their poison is like the poison of a serpent: they are like the deaf adder that stoppeth her ear; 5 Which will not hearken to the voice of charmers, charming never so wisely.
Page 236 - And Joshua rent his clothes, and fell to the earth upon his face before the ark of the LORD until the eventide, he and the elders of Israel, and put dust upon their heads.
Page 126 - Thou gavest me no kiss : but this woman since the time I came in hath not ceased to kiss my feet. My head with oil thou didst not anoint: but this woman hath anointed my feet with ointment.
Page 142 - And he that stealeth a man, and selleth him, or if he be found in his hand, he shall surely be put to death.