Genesis 15:11 And when the fowls came down on the carcasses, Abram drove them away. If we would prevent wandering thoughts, we should seek warm affections. Flies will not so readily light on a boiling pot on the fire, as when it stands cold in the window, Nor will vain thoughts so easily light on thy sacrifice, when burning on the altar of a fervent heart, as when offered up with a cold, dull spirit. ( W. Gurnall..) Parallel Verses KJV: And when the fowls came down upon the carcases, Abram drove them away.WEB: The birds of prey came down on the carcasses, and Abram drove them away. |
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